It is the first referral in 20 years.

New sanctions remain unlikely because Russia and China hold Security Council vetoes.

The International Atomic Energy Agency’s 35-nation board voted 23-3, citing missing access to sites Israel and the US bombed twice.

Iran says it will restore access only as part of a wider settlement ending the war.

How each outlet framed it

drawn from 250+ reports worldwide · These outlets told this story very differently.

BBC
emphasizes diplomatic stalemate: China and Russia vetoes make Security Council action 'unlikely' despite 23-nation resolution support
Al Jazeera Online
contextualizes enforcement limitation: Russia-China vetoes mean UN unlikely to act despite Western lobbying efforts and majority backing
Mehr News Agency leans critical
attributes verification gaps to 'unlawful US-Israeli strikes,' reframes non-compliance as consequence rather than Iranian responsibility

Sources: BBC, Al Jazeera Online, Mehr News Agency