Presenter: IAEA seeks verification first; unresolved concerns can be sent to the United Nations

The presenter explained the verification and escalation process tied to proliferation concerns. "If there is any concern by the IAEA, the main objective is to resolve any outstanding verification issues through safeguards of verification, diplomacy and cooperation," he said, describing the IAEA's initial approach.

He continued that if those steps do not resolve the issue, "the matter can be escalated to the UN Security Council or General Assembly. The Council can then make a decision on how to approach this matter, like in some cases, limiting access to certain nuclear technology or nuclear materials." The briefing thereby linked agency-level verification to possible United Nations action.