The UN nuclear watchdog’s 35-nation ​Board of Governors ‌passed a US-backed resolution on Wednesday telling Iran to ​declare its remaining ​enriched uranium stocks and ⁠let inspectors verify ​them, which could complicate ​Washington’s talks with Tehran.

The resolution submitted by the ​United States, Britain, ​France and Germany was passed ‌with ⁠21 votes in favour, three against and 10 abstentions, diplomats ​at the ​closed-door ⁠meeting said. The countries opposing ​were Russia, China ​and ⁠Niger, they said, adding that Venezuela was ⁠not ​allowed to ​take part.