IAEA Board Passes Resolution Demanding Iran Nuclear Access

The International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) 35-nation Board of Governors passed a resolution on June 10, 2026, demanding that Iran disclose its remaining enriched uranium stockpiles and grant inspectors full access to nuclear sites. The measure, co-sponsored by the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, passed with 21 votes in favor, 10 abstentions, and three votes against from Russia, China, and Niger. Director General Rafael Grossi noted that Iran holds approximately 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% purity, enough for roughly 10 nuclear weapons.

Iran condemned the resolution as a political tool used by Western powers to justify military aggression. Iranian officials argued that access to facilities in Natanz, Fordow, Isfahan, and Arak is materially impossible because U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in June 2025 and February 2026 destroyed or severely damaged the infrastructure. The vote occurred amid heightened volatility, following U.S. airstrikes on Wednesday and the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.

Parallel to the diplomatic conflict, the UN Security Council reestablished the 1737 Committee to oversee sanctions. The U.S. accused Russia and China of subverting these sanctions by illegally acquiring Iranian missiles. Simultaneously, Washington and Tehran are reportedly discussing a compromise to freeze uranium enrichment for 15 years as part of broader peace negotiations. The IAEA resolution sets an implementation timeframe ending September 7, 2026, when Grossi must report his findings to the board.