The U.N. nuclear watchdog agency censured Iran for past cover-ups in a resolution adopted Friday, and warned Tehran to be more forthcoming if it wants an investigation of suspect activities to end.
The resolution submitted by three European powers - France, Germany and Britain - came after days of diplomatic maneuvering at a meeting of the 35-member board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
The document, passed by consensus, "deplores" that "Iran's cooperation has not been as full, timely and proactive as it should have been. It notes "with concern that after almost two years" since Iran's undeclared program came to light that "a number of questions remain outstanding."
Hours before the resolution was passed, the United States accused Tehran of bulldozing sites to prevent discovery of evidence of a nuclear weapons program, The AP reported.
Iranian delegate Amir Zamaninia told the meeting the tone of the resolution was affected by "wild and illusionary allegations of a secret Iranian nuclear weapons program." (Albawaba.com)
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