Iran Parliament Suspends IAEA Nuclear Oversight Amid Regional Tensions

Iran's parliament has unanimously passed a bill to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) following recent Israeli airstrikes on its nuclear facilities, requiring approval from Iran's Supreme National Security Council for any future inspections. This move includes halting surveillance cameras, inspections, and reporting to the IAEA until Iran's nuclear sites' security is ensured, reflecting Tehran's frustration with the agency's perceived silence over the attacks. Iranian officials, including Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, have indicated plans to accelerate Iran’s civilian nuclear program and hinted at possible shifts in nuclear policy and the country's commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The IAEA's Director-General Rafael Grossi has expressed deep concern over the development, emphasizing the urgency of returning inspectors to key enrichment sites and warning about unaccounted enriched uranium stockpiles. The suspension follows coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes, which President Trump hailed as a significant setback for Iran's nuclear ambitions, though confidential U.S. intelligence suggests the impact may have been limited to only a few months’ delay. The situation has escalated regional tensions, prompting calls from BRICS nations for restraint and dialogue to prevent further conflict.