Iran cannot completely cut cooperation with IAEA, foreign minister says
Summary
Iran’s foreign minister said the country cannot completely cut cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog despite new legislation requiring high-level approval for inspections at its nuclear sites.
Key Points
- Iran passed a law requiring Supreme National Security Council’s approval for future IAEA inspections of nuclear sites.
- IAEA inspectors have been unable to access Iran’s nuclear sites since Israeli and US strikes in June.
- Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araqchi stated that Iran cannot completely sever cooperation with the IAEA.
- Talks between Iran and the IAEA are expected to resume soon, although negotiations with Washington remain stalled.
