Western Powers Push for Iran Nuclear Cooperation & IAEA Oversight

A coalition of the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany issued a joint statement that welcomes the IAEA Board’s decision to address concerns about Iran’s nuclear program. The statement presents the move as a decisive and unified response from major international partners who view transparency and verification as essential to preventing the spread of nuclear material for non peaceful purposes. It underscores the responsibility of all states to support robust safeguards and to cooperate with the IAEA in order to maintain confidence that Iran’s activities are restricted to peaceful aims. By signaling support for the IAEA’s oversight role, the four governments reiterate their belief that credible, verifiable information is the bedrock of nonproliferation and a prerequisite for any sustainable diplomatic engagement. The tone of the statement suggests a readiness to sustain close cooperation with the Agency, but it also signals that the international community will not sidestep calls for full disclosure, timely reporting, and unhindered access for inspections.