POST-WAR: Iran halts IAEA access over silence on US-Israeli aggression, asserts rights to national security
*As parliament passes resolution to restrict inspections
Iran asserts its right to national security by suspending IAEA access, following the agency’s silence over hostile attacks on its peaceful nuclear program.
Iran’s Parliament announced a major shift in nuclear oversight policy on Wednesday, voting to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) unless the safety of its nuclear facilities is guaranteed.
The move comes in the wake of recent Israeli-US aggression targeting key nuclear sites, which Iranian lawmakers say the IAEA failed to condemn.
Speaking during a parliamentary session, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that Tehran would no longer cooperate with the IAEA until its nuclear facilities are fully secured.
He criticized the international watchdog for remaining silent in the face of attacks on Iran’s sovereign infrastructure.
“The IAEA did not issue even a symbolic condemnation,” Ghalibaf stated, criticizing the agency’s silence in the face of blatant attacks. He warned that Iran’s peaceful nuclear program will now accelerate “at a faster pace,” with heightened vigilance against diplomatic manipulation. The top Iranian lawmaker emphasized that Tehran is more prepared than ever and will meet any future aggression with “crushing force.”
In a parallel announcement, Iranian Member of Parliament Alireza Salimi revealed that lawmakers had passed a resolution to suspend all forms of cooperation with the IAEA.
The legislation prohibits IAEA inspectors from entering Iranian territory unless assurances are given regarding the safety of Iran’s nuclear activities.
The resolution includes punitive measures for any individuals or entities that permit access to IAEA personnel.
It also extends beyond site inspections to cover broader safeguards agreements and cooperation protocols with the agency.
