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Iran’s Parliament Suspends IAEA Cooperation, Deepening Nuclear Oversight Crisis

President Masoud Pezeshkian blamed IAEA chief Rafael Grossi’s ‘destructive’ conduct for halting Iran’s nuclear inspections

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.  | Image: AP
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Overview

  • On June 25, Iran’s parliament voted to halt cooperation with the IAEA in response to US and Israeli airstrikes on its nuclear facilities.
  • Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran’s UN ambassador, denied any threats against Grossi and said on-site IAEA inspectors are safe but barred from bomb-damaged sites.
  • France, Germany and the UK jointly condemned threats against IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi and urged Tehran to restore transparency.
  • Hardline Kayhan newspaper accused Grossi of spying for Israel and demanded his execution following the suspension decision.
  • Rafael Grossi warned that without on-site monitoring, Iran could restart uranium enrichment within months.