Nuclear: Iran announces removal of two IAEA surveillance cameras
Iran withdrew two surveillance cameras belonging to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from one of its nuclear facilities on Wednesday, state television reported a decision that could escalate tensions with the UN’s nuclear watchdog.
“Not only has the IAEA never recognized Iran’s extensive cooperation, but it has made it a point of honor not to do so,” state television said.
“From now on, the competent authorities have ordered the removal of the surveillance cameras from the online enrichment meter (OLEM)”, it was stated
The announcement comes as the United States and the three European countries involved in the Iran nuclear deal (the United Kingdom, France and Germany) filed a resolution with the IAEA Tuesday condemning Tehran for its lack of cooperation.
This critical resolution, the first since June 2020, urges Iran to “cooperate” with the Agency, focusing on the case of traces of enriched uranium found at three undeclared sites in the country.
The date of the vote is not yet known but according to one of the diplomats, it should take place on Thursday.
