Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has declared the cooperation deal with the International Atomic Energy Agency void, saying the 2023 agreement reached in Cairo no longer stands. Larijani made the announcement at a joint press conference in Tehran with Iraqi counterpart Qasim al-Araji, condemning France, Britain and Germany for triggering the UN sanctions “snapback” mechanism.
The move follows Iran’s suspension of IAEA cooperation in June under a parliamentary law. Officials cited the agency’s failure to condemn Israeli and U.S. attacks on nuclear sites, as well as concerns about the safety of facilities and scientists. Larijani warned that any proposals from the IAEA to resume talks must first be reviewed and approved by the SNSC.
Larijani also dismissed recent statements by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi on Iran’s stockpile of 60 percent enriched uranium, saying the reports “no longer have any impact.”
The decision marks a critical moment in Iran’s relations with the IAEA and adds fresh uncertainty to the global non-proliferation landscape. Observers will be watching closely to see if diplomacy can find a new path forward or if tensions will escalate further.
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