ALWAGHT- Following a politically driven resolution targeting Iran, the Majlis has approved legislation to suspend Tehran’s collaboration with the IAEA.
Iran’s parliament has overwhelmingly approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) following recent Israeli and US attacks on its nuclear facilities. The legislation prohibits IAEA inspectors from entering Iranian sites unless guarantees are provided by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council to ensure the security of nuclear installations and personnel. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf criticized the IAEA for failing to condemn the attacks and declared that Iran will accelerate its peaceful nuclear program during the suspension.
The bill also targets IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, accusing him of political bias and complicity with Israel and the US in the aggression against Iran. Lawmakers have called for an entry ban on Grossi, accusing him of sharing sensitive information with Israel and undermining Iran’s sovereignty. Despite suspending cooperation, Iranian officials insist the move does not mean withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), reaffirming their commitment to peaceful nuclear activities.
This legislative action follows a 12-day conflict initiated by Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites, compounded by US attacks on key nuclear facilities. Iranian leaders condemned the IAEA’s silence and failure to act against these violations of international law, emphasizing that Iran will defend its rights and hold the agency accountable. The bill awaits final approval by the Guardian Council before becoming law.
