Overview

• On July 12, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtschi said Iran will resume IAEA cooperation through its National Security Council under a new restricted regime
• Each IAEA request and on-site inspection must obtain individual council approval, justified by alleged risks from radioactive materials and unexploded munitions
• Tehran maintains its right to uranium enrichment and demands guarantees against future attacks as preconditions for any broader nuclear discussions
• The measure follows parliament’s early-July law that suspended cooperation and prompted remaining IAEA staff to leave the country
• Recent Israeli and U.S. strikes on Fordo, Natans and Isfahan continue to strain trust and keep full nuclear negotiations on hold