The International Atomic Energy Agency decision comes as American and European officials say they believe that Israel is preparing to launch a military attack on Iran.

The International Atomic Energy Agency declared on Thursday that Iran was not complying with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations, the first time the United Nations’ watchdog has passed a resolution against the country in 20 years.

The long-anticipated vote by the agency’s board of governors in Vienna came at a time of high tension over Iran’s nuclear program, with American and European officials saying they believe that Israel may be preparing an imminent military strike against Iran.

The watchdog also said that Iran had consistently failed to provide information about undeclared nuclear material and activities at multiple undeclared locations.

The resolution was put forward by the United States, Britain, France and Germany, and it passed easily, with 19 votes of the 35-nation board. Russia, China and Burkina Faso voted

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