The UN’s nuclear agency has officially said that Iran is not following the rules of its nuclear agreement. This is the first time in nearly 20 years that such a decision has been made. The decision was made by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) 35-nation Board of Governors during a private meeting on Thursday.

According to the resolution, since 2019, Iran has not given full and timely information about its nuclear materials and activities at several secret locations. The agency said this means Iran has not followed the rules it agreed to under its nuclear deal.

After the UN's decision, Iran has announced the development of a new uranium enrichment site and an upgrade to its centrifuge systems at the Fordow nuclear facility. These steps mark a significant escalation in Iran’s nuclear activities and have raised international concerns. Western nations, including the United States, are now considering further diplomatic or economic actions if Iran continues to withhold cooperation. 

Meanwhile, Israel has called for immediate international intervention to prevent Iran from moving closer to nuclear weapons capability. In response to the rising tensions, the US has also begun partial evacuations of its embassy staff across several Middle Eastern countries as a precaution. Talks between the US and Iran are expected to resume this weekend in Oman in an effort to de-escalate the situation and revive diplomatic engagement.