Iran nuclear file referral to UN Security Council signals possible sanctions
Political analyst Mohammed Al-Dosari says referring Iran's nuclear file to the Security Council paves the way for action over violations.
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AIPolitical analyst Dr. Mohammed Al-Dosari said that referring Iran's nuclear file to the UN Security Council is a move for the council to make a decision regarding Iran's violations of nuclear reactor monitoring requirements.
He added in an interview with Al-Ikhbariya radio that the referral clearly points toward invoking Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, which grants the authority to impose full sanctions on Iran.
On Wednesday, September 9, the International Atomic Energy Agency referred Iran to the Security Council over its "non-compliance" with nuclear obligations. The council adopted a resolution—submitted by the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany—with 23 votes in favor, eight abstentions, and opposition from Russia, China, and Niger.
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