Iran orders suspension of cooperation with UN nuclear agency DW 07/02/2025
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Iran's President signed legislation to suspend access for IAEA inspectors due to security concerns regarding the country's nuclear facilities. This decision follows US and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and limits the inspectors' ability to monitor uranium enrichment activities. The suspension will remain until conditions about the security of facilities and personnel are assured. Iran has previously leveraged such inspection restrictions to apply pressure regarding its nuclear agenda. There are no immediate plans to restart negotiations with the US over nuclear issues according to Iranian officials.
Iran has decided to suspend access for IAEA inspectors, allowing no oversight until the security of its nuclear facilities is guaranteed, following US and Israeli strikes.
This suspension will remain in effect until certain conditions are met, particularly regarding the safety of nuclear facilities and personnel, following weeks of international tension.
Iran has previously utilized restrictions on IAEA inspections as a means of exerting pressure, prompting concerns over its commitment to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty.
Despite fears that Iran might fully terminate cooperation with the IAEA, Iranian officials indicated no immediate plans to resume nuclear negotiations with the US.
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