Iran warns of reduced nuclear cooperation if IAEA board passes resolution

Iran has formulated a series of steps in response to a possible resolution against the country by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors, warning that the response will not be increased cooperation, the foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.

“Iran has, from the outset, based its approach on engagement and cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency,” Esmail Baghaei said at his daily press briefing.

“Unfortunately, the Agency, under pressure and political influence from the three European countries and the United States, decided to prepare what it calls a comprehensive report. These three European countries are now misusing that report to draft a resolution and possibly push forward their planned agenda.”

“The response to confrontation will not be more cooperation,” Baghaei added.