Iran’s Guardian Council has approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). According to Reuters, Iran’s news agency Young Journalist Club reported the decision. The Guardian Council, which reviews all laws for constitutional and religious compliance, gave the green light to the bill proposed by the Iranian parliament.
The bill calls for halting cooperation with the IAEA until security guarantees for Iran’s nuclear facilities are provided. This move follows a recent parliamentary resolution to stop allowing IAEA inspectors into nuclear sites unless their safety is assured. Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran will accelerate its civilian nuclear program.
According to Mehr News Agency, 221 members of parliament voted in favor of the bill. No members voted against it, and only one lawmaker abstained. This shows strong political unity behind the decision to pause IAEA inspections.
Under the new bill, IAEA inspectors will not be permitted to enter Iran’s nuclear installations until Iran receives firm guarantees for their security. This marks a significant step in Iran’s nuclear policy and signals growing tensions with the UN nuclear watchdog.
Overall, this development reflects Iran’s increasing assertiveness in managing its nuclear program and demands for respect of its sovereignty and security. It may affect international nuclear monitoring efforts and escalate diplomatic challenges ahead.