U.N. Nuclear Body Demands Iran Stop Enriching Uranium and Allow Inspections

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The International Atomic Energy Agency passed a resolution demanding Iran suspend all uranium enrichment activities and allow inspectors access to its nuclear facilities. The move represents escalating international pressure on Tehran over its nuclear program, which Western powers say poses a proliferation threat. Iran has long maintained its enrichment activities are for peaceful purposes, though it has repeatedly restricted IAEA inspectors' access to key sites. The resolution signals deepening divisions between Iran and the agency's board, which includes major world powers.