Vienna: The European Union has voiced significant concerns over Iran's decision to completely suspend its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its ongoing refusal to engage with the agency to address issues of non-compliance. The EU emphasized the importance of Iran adhering to its NPT Safeguards Agreement and facilitating the full and effective implementation of these safeguards.
According to European Union, the situation is critical and urgent, as Iran has not provided updated verifiable declarations regarding the quantity and location of its nuclear material. This has prevented the IAEA from conducting inspections in Iranian nuclear facilities. The EU commended the IAEA for its professional and impartial work and expressed regret that Iran has not allowed inspectors to verify its activities, despite no technical hindrance to their return.
In June 2025, Iran's stockpile of uranium enriched up to 60% was reported to be 440 kg. The Director General of the IAEA reported a loss of continuity in knowledge concerning Iran's nuclear material inventories and enrichment capacities. The lack of information and access to facilities has raised proliferation concerns and compliance issues with the NPT Safeguards Agreement. The EU stressed that there is no credible civilian justification for Iran's current level of uranium enrichment and called for immediate action to address potential diversions of nuclear material from peaceful purposes.
The EU highlighted the reinstatement of six UNSC resolutions, which demand Iran to suspend uranium enrichment activities and cease construction of related facilities. The EU deplored Iran's refusal to allow verification of these obligations and called on UN member states to implement restrictive measures under the reinstated resolutions. Furthermore, the EU urged Iran to fully implement modified Code 3.1, reapply the Additional Protocol, and ratify it to return to full compliance with its legal obligations.
The EU supports a draft resolution by the US and E3, urging all Board members to support it. This resolution requests the Director General to report Iran's non-compliance to the UNSC, a procedural step deemed necessary under the IAEA Statute.
The EU reiterated its commitment to a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear issue and commended regional partners for mediation efforts. The EU emphasized that Iran must never develop or acquire a nuclear weapon and expressed readiness to support negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, reiterating the IAEA's capability to support an eventual agreement through verification and monitoring.
The EU called for the Director General's continued regular reporting and requested that the report under the current agenda item be made public. The EU remains committed to ensuring the implementation of nuclear safety and security in Iran and urged Iran to resolve the outstanding safeguards issues per its NPT Safeguards Agreement.