Iran warned European powers on Friday against backing a draft resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency next week accusing Tehran of non-compliance, calling it a “strategic mistake”.

“Instead of engaging in good faith, the E3 is opting for malign action against Iran at the IAEA Board of Governors,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X, referring to Britain, France and Germany.

“Mark my words as Europe ponders another major strategic mistake: Iran will react strongly against any violation of its rights.”

The warning from Iran’s top diplomat comes as the three European governments prepare to join Washington in backing a censure resolution at next week’s board meeting, a diplomatic source told AFP.

The resolution would accuse Iran of failing to meet its nuclear obligations

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