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Iran Halts IAEA Cooperation Amid Nuclear Tensions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has enacted a law passed by Iran’s parliament that terminates cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a move seen as a direct response to recent U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran’s nuclear program.
The legislation, approved shortly after the U.S. executed Operation Midnight Hammer targeting Iran’s Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow nuclear sites, signals Tehran’s intent to shield its nuclear activities from international oversight.
This decision raises concerns about Iran’s commitment to transparency and escalates tensions with the U.S., which has prioritized curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions to ensure global security.
Legislation and Iran’s Defiance
The new law mandates that any future IAEA inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities require approval from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, according to Reuters.
Tehran claims the IAEA’s early June resolution, which criticized Iran’s nuclear activities, effectively endorsed U.S. and Israeli strikes, prompting this retaliatory measure.
Pezeshkian’s order, reported by the Associated Press, lacks a clear timeline or specifics on the suspension, leaving the international community uncertain about Iran’s next steps.
IAEA spokesperson Fredrik Dahl told Fox News Digital that the agency is still awaiting official confirmation from Iran, highlighting the abrupt nature of Tehran’s decision.
Iran’s move is viewed as an attempt to evade accountability following the significant damage inflicted on its nuclear infrastructure, which Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei admitted was “badly damaged” in an Al Jazeera interview.
U.S. Diplomacy and Iran’s Reluctance
Despite Iran’s withdrawal from IAEA cooperation, nuclear negotiations with the U.S. remain a possibility, though strained by recent events.
Following Israel’s Operation Rising Lion and the U.S. strikes, Iran accused the U.S. of complicity and wavered on continuing talks.
President Donald Trump, speaking on June 25, expressed optimism about resuming negotiations, stating the U.S. would engage with Iran the following week.
However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cast doubt on this timeline, telling CBS News, “I don’t think negotiations will restart as quickly as that,” and insisting that the U.S. must guarantee no further military actions during talks.
Araghchi’s remark that “the doors for diplomacy will never slam shut” suggests a cautious openness, but Iran’s actions, including this new law, signal a preference for obstruction over cooperation, complicating efforts to stabilize the region.
