Iran Halts IAEA Cooperation After US-Israeli Strikes Raising Nuclear Risks

Following coordinated US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, experts warn that Tehran may take a more secretive and dangerous path toward developing nuclear weapons. Iran has suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), halting external inspections and rebuilding its nuclear infrastructure in secret, a move supported by Iran's parliament and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Although the strikes caused localized contamination, no significant radiation leakage has been detected outside the targeted sites. US intelligence suggests the airstrikes have delayed Iran's nuclear program by months but have not completely destroyed it, contradicting President Donald Trump's claims of 'total obliteration.' Meanwhile, critics highlight the strategic ambiguity of Iran's nuclear status, noting its stockpiling of enriched uranium and ballistic missile capabilities, while pointing out inconsistencies in the international community's stance, such as Israel's unacknowledged nuclear arsenal. The evolving situation has raised concerns about increased nuclear proliferation risks in the region amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.