By Sama Marwan ,
The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has issued a resolution declaring that Iran is not complying with its nuclear safeguard obligations — the first such resolution in nearly 20 years.
In response, Iran strongly condemned the resolution, describing it as politically motivated and lacking any legal foundation.
Iran stated that it had no choice but to respond to what it called the IAEA’s political move, announcing plans to replace its first-generation centrifuges with more advanced sixth-generation ones.
Both the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran rejected the IAEA Board’s decision and condemned it as unfair and biased against the Iranian nuclear program.
Iran also said it is currently considering additional countermeasures and will announce them at a later time, according to a breaking news report by Cairo News Channel.
Egypt-U.S. Coordination on Gaza and Iran
In related regional developments, journalist and Egyptian Senator Emad El-Din Hussein commented on a recent phone call between Egypt’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration, Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, and the U.S. envoy to the Middle East. He described it as part of ongoing U.S.-Egyptian coordination on several key regional files — primarily the situation in Gaza and the Iranian nuclear issue.
Speaking on Extra News Channel, Hussein said the call reflects Egypt’s continued intensive diplomatic efforts to stop the Israeli aggression on Gaza, which began on October 7, 2023. He emphasized that Cairo is utilizing all its political and diplomatic tools to achieve a ceasefire and humanitarian relief.
He also noted worsening conditions in Gaza, including an escalating humanitarian crisis, Israel’s use of hunger as a tool of pressure, and the increased massacres of civilians, especially while they attempt to access humanitarian aid — highlighting the urgency of effective political action.
On Israeli Statements and Regional Tensions
Hussein pointed out that there have been frequent reports of progress in ceasefire negotiations, particularly following recent statements by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. However, he expressed skepticism, saying:
> “Experience with Netanyahu does not inspire trust. His remarks may simply be part of an internal political maneuver, especially with hardline parties threatening to dissolve the Knesset over the conscription law.”
He added that Israel’s threats to strike Iranian nuclear facilities have significantly escalated regional tensions, especially amid reports of U.S. preparations to evacuate diplomatic missions from certain countries, which could signal a possible imminent military action.
When asked if this latest communication indicates a shift in the U.S. position on Israel, Hussein responded:
> “We shouldn’t exaggerate the idea that there are major disagreements between the U.S. and Israel. Every American administration—Republican or Democrat—has been almost entirely biased toward Israel.”
He concluded by saying:
“The only difference lies in the degree of bias. The Biden administration may be biased 99%, while the Trump administration was blatantly 150% — if that expression is even possible.”
