Iran fails to explain uranium traces found at several sites: IAEA

It will now be up to the three European powers to decide whether to revive their push for a resolution criticising Iran

Iran has failed to explain traces of uranium found at several undeclared sites, a report by the UN nuclear watchdog showed on Monday, possibly setting up a fresh diplomatic clash between Tehran and the West that could derail wider nuclear talks.
 
Three months ago Britain, France and Germany scrapped a U.S.-backed plan for the International Atomic Energy Agency’s 35-nation Board of Governors to criticise Iran for failing to fully explain the origin of the particles; the three backed off as IAEA chief Rafael Grossi annou­nced fresh talks with Iran. “After many months, Iran has not provided the necessary explanation