Iran's foreign minister cautioned European powers against supporting a recent resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), warning of strong reactions. This comes after the IAEA's report highlighted Iran's lack of cooperation and raised concerns about secret activities and undeclared nuclear material in long-standing investigation areas.

The resolution passed by the IAEA board of governors carries the possibility of referring Iran to the UN Security Council. This marks the first time in 20 years that the global nuclear watchdog has found Iran in violation of its non-proliferation commitments.

This development could complicate discussions between Iran and the US regarding a new nuclear agreement. It also has the potential to increase tensions in the Middle East, especially following reports that the Israeli military was prepared to strike Iranian nuclear sites, prompting the US to advise some Americans to leave the region.

Iran maintains that its nuclear activities are peaceful and denies any intention to develop or acquire nuclear weapons. The country had agreed to limit its nuclear program and grant the IAEA greater access in exchange for relief from international sanctions under the 2015 deal with six world powers.

However, the US withdrew from the agreement in 2018, citing concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions, and reimposed sanctions. In response, Iran has breached several restrictions outlined in the deal, particularly regarding the production of enriched uranium, which can be used for both reactor fuel and nuclear weapons.

The most recent IAEA report revealed that Iran has amassed over 408kg (900lb) of uranium enriched to 60% purity, close to weapons-grade level, enough to produce nine nuclear bombs.