‘Mark my words’ — Iran issues warning ahead of IAEA board meeting

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday warned of a strong response if the IAEA Board of Governors takes action against Tehran, accusing the European powers of repeating the “foul conduct” that, in his view, played a role in Iran’s decision to start its uranium enrichment activities nearly two decades ago.

In a post on X, Araghchi said: “Instead of engaging in good faith, the E3 is opting for malign action against Iran at the IAEA Board of Governors.”

Recalling past tensions, he wrote: “When the E3 engaged in the same foul conduct back in 2005, the outcome in many ways was the true birth of uranium enrichment in Iran. Has the E3 truly learned nothing in the past two decades?”

“Iran will react strongly against any violation of its rights,” Araghchi warned, placing “blame solely and fully with irresponsible actors who stop at nothing to gain relevance.”