Iran’s parliament is preparing to cut ties with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
On Monday, June 23, 2025, the national security and foreign policy committee approved a draft bill that would suspend all cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog.
The semi-official Tasnim news agency reported the decision, citing committee spokesman Ebrahim Rezaei.
Bill seeks to halt inspections and monitoring
According to Rezaei, the bill suspends all IAEA-related activities until Iran guarantees nuclear site safety.
The draft calls for removal of IAEA surveillance cameras and an end to nuclear site inspections and reporting.
Under the bill, Iran would not submit routine reports to the IAEA.
The suspension remains in place unless Iran confirms that nuclear sites face no external threat.
The proposal still requires full parliamentary approval before becoming law.
Iran responds to recent military strikes
This move comes days after U.S. airstrikes hit key Iranian nuclear facilities.
Tehran described the attacks as aggressive acts that endanger nuclear infrastructure.
Iran says it will protect its sovereignty by limiting foreign oversight.
Leaders argue that IAEA inspections pose security risks amid regional tension.
Potential global fallout
The IAEA has not yet responded to the Iranian committee’s decision.
Analysts say this move could trigger more sanctions and diplomatic isolation for Iran.
Suspending cooperation could also escalate the nuclear standoff with the U.S. and Europe.
The bill undermines previous agreements under the Iran nuclear deal framework.
It increases concerns about Iran’s nuclear transparency and regional stability.
Next steps in Iran’s parliament
Iran’s parliament must still review and vote on the full bill in plenary session.
If approved, the law will formally halt all current monitoring agreements with the IAEA.
Global leaders have warned that such a step could escalate military tensions in the Middle East.
The situation remains fluid as parliament prepares to debate the bill in coming days.