diplomacyTuesday, September 15, 20262 sources
Iran Secures IAEA General Committee Seat Despite US Opposition
Iran successfully won a seat on the IAEA General Committee, defeating a US-backed candidate. The United States attempted to block Iran's election but failed. Iran received significantly more votes than the US-backed candidate.
On September 15, 2026, Iran secured a seat on the IAEA General Committee during a vote at the agency's General Conference. The United States had sought to prevent Iran's election, citing concerns over its nuclear program. However, the effort failed as Iran received a majority of the votes cast. Tehran announced the result, stating that the US-backed candidate received fewer votes. The outcome marks a diplomatic victory for Iran and a setback for US influence within the IAEA.
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StateIRNASep 15, 08:04 PM
Iran says US bid to block its IAEA conference committee membership failsTehran, IRNA – Iran says that a US effort to prevent it from joining a committee of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s General Conference had failed, with Tehran securing significantly more votes in a subsequent ballot.
StatePress TVSep 15, 07:56 PM
Iran wins IAEA General Committee seat as US bid to block election fails - PressTVIran wins IAEA General Committee seat as US bid to block election fails PressTV