Source: UN News: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 00:01 AM
Despite intensive diplomatic efforts on the issue of Iran’s nuclear program and non-proliferation, no agreement has been reached in the second half of this year. UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DeCarlo gave this information while addressing the Security Council meeting on Tuesday. Under-Secretary-General DeCarlo said that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)IAEA) has confirmed that during this period, Iran has exceeded the limits set for its nuclear program, which is not in line with the nuclear deal (JCPOA/Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action). Tweet URL
A deal was agreed in 2015, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The deal was agreed upon by Iran with the five permanent members of the Security Council – the US, Britain, China, France, Russia — and Germany, and was endorsed through Resolution 2231. The IAEA believes that it is necessary to shape a framework through common consent, so that Iran’s nuclear program can remain peaceful. Opinion was divided in the Security Council meeting on Tuesday on the subject of nuclear non-proliferation and Iran’s nuclear activities. In the 15-member Council, some countries supported the re-imposition of sanctions on Iran, while others said that these sanctions should be lifted permanently. Under-Secretary-General DeCarlo reminded the Security Council that the best option before the international community is to reach a consensus through dialogue, keep Iran’s nuclear program peaceful and also get relief from sanctions. Resolution 2231 expires on October 18, 2025. It was done. However, the United States, Britain, France and other Security Council members argue that Resolution 2231 (2015), which made the nuclear deal possible, is still in force and therefore a Security Council meeting can be called on the non-proliferation issue. France, Germany and Britain re-imposed sanctions on Iran in August this year, citing adherence to resolutions under the JCPOA plan. Subsequently, in September, Iran was given relief from sanctions. A resolution was presented in the Security Council, but it could not be passed. Because of this, the restrictions that were relaxed on Iran under the nuclear deal were reimposed.