Key points
- 221 lawmakers voted in favour of the bill
- One parliamentarian abstained
- No votes cast against the bill
ISLAMABAD: The Iranian parliament Wednesday morning voted to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
“The Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran will suspend its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency until the security of nuclear facilities is guaranteed,” Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of the parliament, said in a statement, according to the Iranian Fars News Agency.
“Iran’s peaceful nuclear program will progress at a faster pace,” he added.
According to the Anadolu news agency, the decision still requires the approval of the Guardian Council, a body empowered to vet legislation.
Voting
In parliament, 221 lawmakers voted in favour and one abstained, with no votes against from those present in in the 290-seat legislature, according to state TV.
Israel on June 13 launched a major bombardment campaign that targeted Iranian nuclear facilities and killed top military commanders and nuclear scientists.
Sharp criticism
On Sunday, Israel’s ally the United States launched unprecedented strikes of its own on Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz, before a ceasefire was agreed on Tuesday.
Since the start of the war, Iranian officials have sharply criticised the IAEA for failing to condemn the Israeli attacks.
Meanwhile, IAEA DG Rafael Mariano Grossi stressed need for resumption of IAEA’s indispensable safeguards verification work in Iran following a 12-day military conflict that severely damaged several of its nuclear sites.
.@RafaelMGrossi has welcomed today’s announcements regarding situation in Iran; stressed need for resumption of IAEA’s indispensable safeguards verification work in 🇮🇷 following a 12-day military conflict that severely damaged several of its nuclear sites: https://t.co/nS0vWZd99C pic.twitter.com/UIg8svqR8n
— IAEA – International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ (@iaeaorg) June 24, 2025
