The United States, along with other nations, has urged the United Nations Security Council to condemn Iran's recent nuclear activities, particularly its uranium enrichment to 60% purity, which approaches weapons-grade levels. Despite Iran's assertions that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, Western nations argue that such high levels of enrichment are unnecessary for civilian use and typically precede nuclear weapons development.

In response to these concerns, the UN Security Council convened a closed-door meeting on March 12, 2025, at the request of six member states—France, Greece, Panama, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States—to discuss Iran's growing stockpile of near-weapons-grade uranium. The council is considering diplomatic measures, including the potential reimposition of UN sanctions that were lifted under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The JCPOA, an agreement between Iran and major world powers, offered sanctions relief in exchange for restrictions on Iran's nuclear program. However, with the expiration of certain provisions of the UN resolution approaching, diplomats have until early August to potentially restore sanctions before European parties lose the ability to trigger a snapback mechanism.

The United States has criticized Iran for producing highly enriched uranium without a credible peaceful purpose and has called on the Security Council to address and condemn Iran's actions. The situation remains tense as the international community deliberates on the appropriate response to Iran's nuclear activities.