The United Nations nuclear watchdog has withdrawn its last remaining inspectors from Iran due to rising safety concerns. This move comes amid an escalating standoff regarding access to Iran’s nuclear facilities, which have recently been bombed by the United States and Israel. The departure of these inspectors represents a significant setback for the international monitoring of Tehran’s nuclear program.
Officials from the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had maintained their presence in Tehran during a recent 12-day conflict but have now completely left the Iranian capital. This withdrawal increases tensions and contributes to a growing blackout around Iran’s nuclear activities. The move follows new Iranian legislation criminalizing international oversight of its nuclear program.
The IAEA’s withdrawal also coincides with Iran resuming international flights after a 20-day suspension, which was implemented following a ceasefire agreement with Israel after a series of military strikes on Iranian military infrastructure.
The international community has expressed ongoing concern about the potential effects on:
- Regional security
- Diplomatic relations
The absence of impartial inspectors challenges efforts aimed at transparency and non-proliferation negotiations, potentially complicating future diplomatic solutions.
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