US, UK, France, Germany push IAEA to refer Iran to UN Security Council

The E3 and US are seeking IAEA board approval next week to refer Iran to the UN Security Council for the first time in 20 years, citing non-cooperation with uranium trace investigations. This escalates diplomatic pressure on Iran, potentially triggering renewed sanctions and a crisis in the JCPOA framework. The outcome depends on board votes, with Russia and China likely opposing.