The West African state of Niger has found itself at odds with the United States and many Western nations after voting against a US-supported resolution condemning Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The resolution, endorsed by the IAEA's 35-member Board of Governors, urged Iran to reveal the status of its residual enriched uranium stocks and allow inspectors access to verify the material's location.
As seen on Reuters, 21 of the 35 member states supported the motion, with only Niger, China, and Russia voting against it, while 10 nations abstained.
The vote pits Niger, which is now controlled by a military-led regime following the 2023 coup, against two major global powers that have repeatedly opposed Western viewpoints on Iran and other geopolitical concerns.
This resolution was passed amid escalating tensions regarding Iran's nuclear program.
