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Iran rebuked by UN nuclear body Iran rebuked by UN nuclear body
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The UN nuclear watchdog's governing body has passed a resolution condemning Iran for developing a uranium enrichment site in secret.The UN nuclear watchdog's governing body has passed a resolution condemning Iran for developing a uranium enrichment site in secret.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also demanded that Iran freeze the project immediately.The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also demanded that Iran freeze the project immediately.
The resolution, the first against Iran in nearly four years, was passed by a 25-3 margin with six abstentions.The resolution, the first against Iran in nearly four years, was passed by a 25-3 margin with six abstentions.
Iran says its nuclear programme is for peaceful energy purposes, but the US says it is seeking nuclear weapons.Iran says its nuclear programme is for peaceful energy purposes, but the US says it is seeking nuclear weapons.
The resolution was passed with rare Russian and Chinese backing, but it is unclear whether this means the two would support sanctions against Tehran. In September, it emerged that as well as its uranium enrichment facility at Natanz, Iran has a second such facility near the town of Qom. The revelation deepened Western fears about the country's nuclear ambitions.
In September, it emerged that Iran had a second uranium enrichment facility, deepening Western fears about its nuclear ambitions. The resolution was passed with rare Russian and Chinese backing, and the BBC's Tehran correspondent Jon Leyne says it is a sign of Iran's growing isolation.
Tehran described the move as a "hasty and undue" step that could jeopardise talks on the issue.
Tehran has failed to agree to a US-backed plan under which its low-enriched uranium would be shipped overseas for processing into fuel.Tehran has failed to agree to a US-backed plan under which its low-enriched uranium would be shipped overseas for processing into fuel.
This is seen as a way for Iran to get the fuel it wants, while giving guarantees to the West that it will not be used for nuclear weapons.This is seen as a way for Iran to get the fuel it wants, while giving guarantees to the West that it will not be used for nuclear weapons.