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Iran Suspends IAEA Cooperation As It Weighs Conditional Nuclear Talks

Tehran has halted IAEA cooperation pending respectful rhetoric from President Trump ahead of US plans for new nuclear talks next week.

Abbas Araghtschi
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Overview

  • President Trump announced fresh nuclear negotiations with Iran at the June 25 NATO summit, though scheduling remains unsettled.
  • Iran’s parliament enacted a law on June 28 suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency until the security of its nuclear sites is assured.
  • Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtschi said Tehran is evaluating its national interests and signaled conditional readiness for talks, insisting on respectful rhetoric from President Trump.
  • Washington is reportedly considering a multibillion-dollar civilian nuclear investment package to entice Iran back to the negotiating table.
  • European E3 powers retain their snapback mechanism to swiftly reinstate UN sanctions if Iran fails to meet international demands.