Key Facts
• July 1: President Pezeshkian signed the ‘IAEA Cooperation Suspension Law’.
• Law passed Iran’s parliament on June 25 after nuclear facility attacks.
• Triggered by attacks from the U.S. and Israel on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
• Cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is temporarily halted.
• Inspections by the IAEA are suspended until safety conditions are met.
• Iran criticized the IAEA for not officially condemning the attacks.
• Law aims to protect nuclear facilities and scientists.
• Monitoring Iran’s nuclear development is expected to become more difficult.
Summary
Iran has enacted a law suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) following attacks on its nuclear facilities by the U.S. and Israel. President Pezeshkian signed the law on July 1, which had passed parliament on June 25. The law halts IAEA inspections until conditions ensuring the safety of Iran’s nuclear facilities and scientists are met. Iran’s criticism of the IAEA’s lack of condemnation for the attacks has fueled tensions. This development is expected to complicate international efforts to monitor Iran’s nuclear activities.
