Iran’s parliament just took a big step back from international nuclear oversight. Lawmakers voted on Wednesday to suspend cooperation with the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the IAEA. But it’s not official yet — Iran’s top security council still needs to sign off.
The decision follows recent attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, including Israeli airstrikes and U.S. bombings over the weekend. Iran says those strikes were provoked by an IAEA resolution earlier this month that accused Tehran of violating nuclear rules — something Iran firmly denies.
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf didn’t hold back. He accused the IAEA of staying silent after the attacks and claimed the agency has “sold its credibility.” He said Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization will stop cooperating with the IAEA until its nuclear sites are protected — and in the meantime, Iran will push forward with its peaceful nuclear work at a faster pace.
The new bill would mean no more surveillance cameras, inspections, or reports shared with the IAEA — a big shift in how Iran interacts with global nuclear regulators.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi also hinted at bigger changes ahead. In a recent interview, he said Iran’s approach to the non-proliferation treaty might change too, though he didn’t say exactly how.
Bottom line: tensions are high, and Iran is signaling it’s ready to break away from some long-standing nuclear commitments.