Iran Parliament Votes to Suspend IAEA Cooperation Over Nuclear Site Security

Iran's parliament has voted to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, which Tehran condemns and accuses the IAEA of failing to adequately denounce. The decision, pending approval by Iran's Supreme National Security Council, would bar IAEA inspectors from entering nuclear sites until security guarantees are provided. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi has expressed concern over losing oversight of Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles and urged Tehran to resume cooperation to maintain transparency. Despite the damage from U.S. strikes, assessments indicate limited strategic impact on Iran's core nuclear infrastructure, and experts warn of a prolonged nuclear development effort by Iran. Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful and criticizes the IAEA for politicization amid the conflict, while the U.S. and Israel assert that Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons capabilities. This escalation further complicates diplomatic efforts to resolve disputes over Iran's nuclear activities amid heightened regional tensions.