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Britain, France, Germany Accuse Iran of Unprecedented Uranium Stockpile Ahead of December 17 UNSC Meeting on Resolution 2231

Dec 17, 2024, 09:20 PM

On December 17, 2024, Britain, France, and Germany issued a joint statement accusing Iran of significantly increasing its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to unprecedented levels without any credible civilian justification. This statement was made ahead of a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting focused on Iran's nuclear commitments outlined in Resolution 2231. The European trio emphasized the urgency of the situation, urging Iran to de-escalate tensions and pursue diplomatic solutions. The U.S. representative at the UNSC echoed these sentiments, asserting that diplomacy is the preferred approach and reaffirming that the U.S. will not accept a nuclear Iran. Japan also expressed grave concern regarding Iran's nuclear activities, particularly the installation of new advanced centrifuges and the increase in uranium stockpiles, calling for Iran to cease these provocative actions.