Europeans Push IAEA Iran Resolution Despite Warnings by Russia, Tehran

Europeans Push IAEA Iran Resolution Despite Warnings by Russia, Tehran
This handout image supplied by the IIPA (Iran International Photo Agency) shows a view of the reactor building at the Russian-built Bushehr nuclear power plant as the first fuel is loaded, on Aug. 21, 2010 in Bushehr, southern Iran. IIPA via Getty Images
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VIENNA—Britain, France, and Germany are pressing ahead with a U.S.-backed plan for a resolution by the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s board criticizing Iran for curbing cooperation with the agency, despite Russian and Iranian warnings of serious consequences.

The International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) 35-nation Board of Governors is holding a quarterly meeting this week against the backdrop of faltering efforts to revive Iran’s nuclear deal with major powers now that U.S. President Joe Biden is in office.