Why it matters:
The actions of the three European countries against Iran, a member of the NPT, come while all three are also parties to the JCPOA, an agreement that Iran had adhered to until its expiration.
The big picture:
The draft cites a recent report by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, stressing the need for immediate verification of Iran’s declared nuclear material stocks under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
It requires Iran to suspend enrichment, reprocessing, and heavy‑water projects, including R&D activities, under UN non‑proliferation measures reinstated on Sept. 28, 2025.
It criticizes Iran for failing over the past five months to provide data on enriched uranium and safeguarded facilities.
It demands quarterly reports from Grossi on uranium stocks, enrichment levels, centrifuge inventory, and facility locations, with copies sent to the UN Security Council.
It reaffirms that Iran’s refusal to allow verification of highly enriched uranium constitutes a serious compliance breach under Article 12.c of the IAEA Statute. It urges Iran to comply with past UN Security Council resolutions (1696, 1737, 1747, 1803, 1835, 1929).
It calls on Iran to fully implement the Additional Protocol and modified safeguards.
It instructs the IAEA to relist “Implementation of Iran’s Safeguards Agreement under the NPT” on future agendas.
Between the lines:
Unlike past practice, the Board of Governors will not review Iran’s JCPOA commitments, as the Vienna nuclear deal is now defunct.
What’s next:
Grossi will present a comprehensive report on Nov. 19, covering Iran’s treaty obligations and a Sept. 9 Cairo agreement with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi.
His report notes a Nov. 7 reminder from the IAEA to Iran that access for inspections is a binding obligation under the NPT safeguards agreement. Iran responded Nov. 11 that future cooperation depends on a decision by its Supreme National Security Council, potentially limiting IAEA oversight.
Iran acknowledged eleven inspections since late August and said a cooperative approach could enable further visits. The leaked report also states Iran must submit a special report on nuclear materials and facilities damaged by military attacks, which it has not yet provided.
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