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Iran moves to limit ties with UN nuclear watchdog amid rising tensions
On Wednesday, Iran’s parliament voted to halt its cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog, a decision pending final approval by the Supreme National Security Council. The initiative comes in the wake of heightened conflict with Israel, which claims its actions aim to block Iran from developing nuclear arms.
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that Iran intends to advance its civilian nuclear program more rapidly. He accused the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of failing to condemn the attacks on Iranian nuclear infrastructure, suggesting the agency had compromised its credibility.
As a result, Qalibaf announced that the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran will cease cooperation with the IAEA until the safety of its nuclear sites is ensured. He emphasized the nation's intent to accelerate its peaceful nuclear efforts.
Earlier in the week, the bill’s general provisions were approved by the national security committee, with spokesperson Ebrahim Rezaei confirming that the proposed legislation includes suspending the installation of monitoring equipment, inspections, and report submissions to the IAEA.
These developments follow recent Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and reported U.S. attacks on underground sites. Internally, Iran is facing growing demands to reassess its commitments under the nuclear non-proliferation framework.
In a recent interview, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi hinted at possible shifts in Iran’s approach to the non-proliferation regime but said it was too early to determine the direction of those changes.
