UK Defends AUKUS Nuclear Transfers at IAEA Board, Cites NPT Compliance

The UK delivered a right-of-reply statement at the IAEA Board of Governors defending AUKUS nuclear material transfers, asserting full compliance with NPT safeguards. This is a diplomatic counter to likely criticism from non-nuclear states over submarine-related nuclear proliferation concerns. The statement signals continued allied coordination but does not resolve underlying safeguards disputes.