Iran has formally announced the termination of its September Cairo nuclear agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The decision follows disputes over European actions in the UN Security Council. Tehran says the deal is no longer credible and should be considered void.
The announcement was made through an official letter from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to the IAEA’s Director General. Araqchi criticized three European countries for attempting to revive canceled UN resolutions, calling it illegal and damaging to cooperation.
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He added that these actions undermine the IAEA’s authority and independence. According to Iran, such moves disrupt ongoing collaboration and affect the agency’s operational relationship with Tehran.
Iran maintains that the Cairo understanding no longer forms a practical basis for its nuclear dialogue. Araqchi emphasized that continued engagement with the IAEA under the previous terms is no longer feasible or reliable.
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The termination raises concerns over future nuclear inspections and regional stability. International observers will watch closely to see how the IAEA and global powers respond to Iran’s formal exit from the agreement.