Hawzah News Agency- TEHRAN — In a decisive move, the Parliament of Iran on Wednesday approved a plan mandating the suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
During the open session, lawmakers voted overwhelmingly in favor of the proposal, with 221 votes in support, one abstention, and none opposed, out of 223 representatives present.
Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesman for the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, announced that the plan had been reviewed and amended during a commission meeting held on Tuesday, July 23.
Seyyed Mahmoud Nabavian, deputy chairman of the commission, clarified that the legislation does not signify Iran’s withdrawal from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). “We remain committed to the NPT and continue to assert that all of Iran’s nuclear activities are peaceful,” he said.
He explained that the new plan specifically targets cooperation with the IAEA, banning the installation of surveillance cameras, both safeguard and extra-safeguard types, at nuclear facilities. It also prohibits the entry of IAEA personnel—including inspectors, deputies, directors, or agents—into the country.
"Until now, we have voluntarily reported our nuclear activities to the IAEA," Nabavian added. "But regrettably, these reports have found their way into the hands of the Zionist regime. Therefore, under this plan, submitting any report to the Agency is strictly forbidden."
The legislation, he emphasized, is aimed at ensuring the security of Iran’s nuclear facilities. "Based on Article 4 of the NPT, we are entitled to research, develop, and utilize nuclear technology. This plan protects those rights until our security concerns are fully addressed.”
Deputy Speaker Ali Nikzad, who presided over the session, sharply criticized IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. “Grossi should be ashamed,” he said. “When in Iran, he speaks one way, but changes his tone upon returning to the Agency. His conduct has been dishonest and misleading to international public opinion.”
Following the approval of the general provisions, lawmakers moved on to pass the plan's single article with 222 votes in favor, maintaining the same level of consensus.
The move marks a significant escalation in Iran’s nuclear policy, reflecting deepening mistrust between Tehran and the IAEA amid growing geopolitical tensions.
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