Iran has officially cut ties with the UN’s nuclear watchdog after President Ebrahim Raisi signed a new law suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, NaijNaira can report.
According to Tasnim News Agency, Iran’s parliament previously voted to end collaboration, citing recent airstrikes by the U.S. and Israel as a turning point.
The Iranian foreign ministry argued it was “unrealistic” for the IAEA to expect business as usual following what it called acts of aggression.
Inspectors’ access to the country’s nuclear sites remains blocked, as Iran claims it cannot ensure their safety under current conditions.
“The strikes caused total obliteration of Iran’s nuclear facilities,” said former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Iranian officials admit the sites were badly damaged, but no external review has taken place yet.
The key nuclear locations affected include Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
Tehran blames the IAEA’s May resolution, which accused Iran of non-compliance, for giving cover to U.S. and Israeli military actions.
Rafael Grossi, the IAEA’s Director General, urged countries not to attack nuclear facilities, warning of serious global risks.
Israel maintains Iran’s uranium enrichment posed an “existential threat” and left it with no choice but to act.
The U.S. echoed that stance, saying the strikes aimed to permanently end Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Iran insists its program is peaceful, though its uranium was enriched to levels near weapons-grade.
Trump warned of renewed military action if Iran continues enrichment or rebuilds bomb-related infrastructure.
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