The bill, passed by a majority of lawmakers, now awaits final approval from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The move comes just days after the United States launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, entering the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
Tehran has accused the IAEA of failing to protect its nuclear infrastructure and of maintaining silence in the face of what it describes as blatant acts of aggression. “The IAEA, which refused to even marginally condemn the attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, has put its international credibility up for auction,” said Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf during Wednesday’s session, according to Iranian state television.
Ghalibaf added that Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization would cease all cooperation with the IAEA “until the security of the nuclear facilities is guaranteed.” The legislation is the latest in a series of steps reflecting Iran’s growing frustration with international bodies and Western governments. Earlier this week, the Iranian National Security Committee also advanced a draft to sever ties with the IAEA, citing the agency’s “politicized role” and “failure to uphold its commitments.” (Read More)
