Iran Summons European Ambassadors Amid Nuclear Program Dispute

Iran summoned ambassadors from Britain, France, and Germany over a closed-door UN Security Council meeting they believe targets its nuclear program. The session was prompted by allegations of Iran expanding its nuclear activities, with accusations of U.S. interference with the IAEA’s work.

On Thursday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the ambassadors of Britain, France, and Germany to express its protest against what it views as collusion with Washington. This follows a closed-door UN Security Council meeting convened to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program. Hassaninejad Pirkouhi, Director General at the ministry, criticized the Security Council’s actions as an affront to Iran’s “peaceful nuclear program.” The diplomats assured they would communicate Tehran’s position to their respective governments.

Iran’s UN envoy, Sa’eed Iravani, accused the United States of leveraging the Security Council to exacerbate economic sanctions against Iran. He condemned the meeting as an “unwarranted interference” in Iran’s legitimate cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This session was called in response to concerns about Iran’s compliance regarding undeclared nuclear materials discovered at various sites.

The closed session was initiated by six members: France, Greece, Panama, South Korea, Britain, and the United States. The primary focus was to discuss Iran’s cooperation with the IAEA against the backdrop of accusations alleging that Iran is amplifying its nuclear activities in breach of existing agreements.

In summary, Iran has formally requested the ambassadors of several European nations to address its concerns regarding alleged collusion with the United States at the UN Security Council. Tehran perceives these actions as detrimental to its nuclear program and cooperative measures with the IAEA. The ongoing tensions reflect broader worries about Iran’s compliance with international nuclear regulations and the potential escalation of its nuclear activities.

Original Source: shafaq.com