Politics
Security Council convenes on Iran nuclear file as China blames US and Iran envoy criticizes Israel
October 27, 2026 at 08:31 PM
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The UN Security Council met Tuesday on Iran's nuclear program, with China blaming US policy, the IAEA reporting it pulled all inspectors, and Iran condemning Israel.
- Rafael Grossi, IAEA director general, told the council the agency was forced to withdraw all its inspectors from Iran.
- China's envoy Fu Cong blamed US withdrawal from the JCPOA, sanctions, and "maximum pressure" policy for the impasse.
- Fu Cong cited US and Israeli strikes on IAEA-safeguarded Iranian facilities as the "direct cause" of verification failures.
- Iran's envoy said Israel holds 200 nuclear warheads outside international oversight and urged the council to condemn threats against Tehran.



