Iran Suspends IAEA Cooperation Amid Nuclear Site Strikes

Recent U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeted Iran's key nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, aiming to disrupt its uranium enrichment capabilities. While President Trump declared the attacks as having 'total obliteration' and claimed they set Iran's nuclear program back by decades, preliminary U.S. intelligence assessments suggest the damage may only delay Iran's nuclear ambitions by one to two months. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which had been regularly inspecting Iranian nuclear sites, was forced out due to the conflict and now faces potential expulsion as Iran’s parliament voted to suspend cooperation with the agency. Iran's move reflects defiance amid tensions and may signal renewed nuclear ambitions or a negotiating tactic with the Trump administration. Nuclear safety concerns remain paramount globally, especially given Iran’s deeply buried enrichment facilities and the risks posed by conflict-related attacks on nuclear infrastructure. The situation remains fluid as the international community watches Iran's next steps and the IAEA’s efforts to regain inspection access.