US, allies draft resolution to refer Iran to UN Security Council

The United States, Britain, France and Germany have drafted a resolution seeking to refer Iran to the UN Security Council over its alleged failure to comply with nuclear nonproliferation obligations, diplomats said. The resolution could be considered by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Board of Governors at its meeting in Vienna next week. Under its obligations as a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, Iran is legally required to declare all nuclear material and activities and allow IAEA inspectors to verify that they are not being diverted for non-peaceful purposes. The move to refer Tehran to the Security Council has been under consideration since June 2025, when the IAEA board formally found Iran in noncompliance with its nuclear obligations for the first time in two decades. The finding came just one day before the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. A referral to the Security Council would shift the matter to the UN’s highest decision-making body, which has the authority to impose legally binding measures including sanctions and asset freezes. However, diplomats say the prospect of new punitive measures is limited because Iran’s allies Russia and China are permanent Security Council members with veto power. The draft resolution, seen by The Associated Press and previously reported by Reuters, asks IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to transmit the resolution and previously adopted resolutions concerning Iran to all IAEA member states as well as the UN Security Council and General Assembly. The draft also expresses support for a diplomatic solution to concerns surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme and its impact on regional peace and stability. It calls for an agreement that addresses international concerns over Iran’s nuclear activities and encourages all parties to engage constructively in diplomacy. Diplomats stressed that the text remains under negotiation and has not yet been formally submitted to the IAEA Board. Its provisions could therefore change as member states propose amendments. Once formally submitted, the resolution is expected to be put to a vote during next week’s IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna.

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