Iran’s president has signed a law to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN nuclear watchdog. This decision was announced on July 2, 2025, following recent US airstrikes on Iran’s key nuclear facilities, including the Fordow site, which Iran claims were seriously and heavily damaged. The suspension means that international inspectors will no longer be able to oversee Iran’s nuclear sites.
This move has escalated tensions in the Middle East. Reports indicate that Iran is also considering banning the IAEA chief, Rafael Grossi, from entering the country after rejecting his request to visit nuclear facilities. The decision follows the Iranian parliament’s passage of the law last month, with the president enacting it this week.
Implications of the Suspension
International experts have cautioned that this suspension could:
- Allow Tehran to potentially revive plans to develop nuclear weapons in the future.
- Increase diplomatic strains between Iran, the US, and its allies.
- Hamper the IAEA’s ability to monitor Iran’s nuclear activities effectively due to restricted access.
The US and allied nations remain deeply concerned about Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and the IAEA continues to observe the situation from afar despite limited capabilities.
Broader Context
This development occurs amid various global political challenges, underlining the fragile status of international nuclear agreements and the ongoing volatility in the region.
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