US, European Powers Submit Iran Censuring Motion at IAEA

European powers and the United States on Wednesday, November 20, introduced a resolution censuring Iran for its insufficient cooperation on its nuclear program, even after the head of the UN nuclear watchdog acknowledged a “concrete step” by Iran to limit its uranium stockpile, French media reported.  

This move follows a visit to Iran by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, who inspected major enrichment facilities at Fordow and Natanz. 

On Tuesday, new IAEA reports were submitted indicating that Iran has proposed halting the expansion of its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% purity—close to the 90% threshold required for weapons-grade material—on the condition that Western powers abandon efforts to pass a resolution condemning its lack of cooperation with the IAEA.  

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Grossi praised Iran’s agreement to cap its stockpile of highly enriched uranium as a “concrete step.” He noted that Tehran had taken initial measures to stop adding to its stockpile.  

However, a senior diplomat expressed skepticism about Iran’s last-minute gesture to freeze its stockpile, describing it as “pretty disingenuous” since the measure required minimal effort and could easily be reversed. (INN / VFI News) 

“Lord, we pray that You prevent Iran from further enriching its uranium and making nuclear weapons. We pray in Yeshua’s name that every country currently able to produce such weapons is prevented from doing so. We pray that a nuclear war will not erupt in the Middle East or elsewhere. May You stop Iran in its tracks and cause its leaders to sorrowfully repent and turn to You, the One true God.”