Iranian parliament votes to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

On Wednesday (25 June), the Iranian parliament approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the IAEA, the UN's nuclear watchdog. This was reported by the Iran International news network. However, the proposal must also be approved by the Iranian National Security Council and Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, before it can take effect.

Earlier this week, it was reported that Iran was considering ending its cooperation with the IAEA. The country has accused the UN agency of bias against its nuclear programme. The IAEA should have condemned the Israeli and American attacks on Iranian nuclear targets. Iran also claims that the IAEA has not sufficiently refuted allegations concerning the potential production of nuclear weapons. The IAEA has stated that Iran has enough enriched uranium for nine nuclear bombs. Iran denies this.

Source: commonspace.eu with agencies

Related articles

Editor's choice
News
Borrell tells the European Parliament that the situation in Afghanistan was critical, but the EU will remain engaged

Borrell tells the European Parliament that the situation in Afghanistan was critical, but the EU will remain engaged

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.

Popular