Iran Warns of Halting IAEA Cooperation
(MENAFN) Iran has issued a warning that it may terminate collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if “any hostile action” occurs against Tehran.
“In the event of any hostile action against Iran – including the reinstatement of cancelled UN Security Council resolutions – Iran will consider these practical steps null and void," stated Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a joint press briefing in Cairo on Tuesday alongside his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi.
Last month, Britain, France, and Germany revealed that they had activated the snapback mechanism under UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which reinstates sanctions automatically unless the Council decides otherwise within 30 days.
“The message is clear: Iran will never compromise on its sovereignty, rights, or security. At the same time, Iran is demonstrating restraint and responsibility by reaching an agreement with the Agency to allow continued cooperation,” Araghchi emphasized.
On Tuesday, Iran and the IAEA reached an accord in Cairo to resume the agency's activities in Tehran, facilitated through Egypt’s mediation.
This development follows Tehran’s suspension of ties with the UN nuclear watchdog after US and Israeli strikes on the country in June, which led Iran to accuse the agency of showing bias against it.
Araghchi noted that the previous safeguards agreement between Tehran and the IAEA was created for ordinary conditions and became “inappropriate after the attacks by Israel and the US” on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
“In the event of any hostile action against Iran – including the reinstatement of cancelled UN Security Council resolutions – Iran will consider these practical steps null and void," stated Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a joint press briefing in Cairo on Tuesday alongside his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi.
Last month, Britain, France, and Germany revealed that they had activated the snapback mechanism under UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which reinstates sanctions automatically unless the Council decides otherwise within 30 days.
“The message is clear: Iran will never compromise on its sovereignty, rights, or security. At the same time, Iran is demonstrating restraint and responsibility by reaching an agreement with the Agency to allow continued cooperation,” Araghchi emphasized.
On Tuesday, Iran and the IAEA reached an accord in Cairo to resume the agency's activities in Tehran, facilitated through Egypt’s mediation.
This development follows Tehran’s suspension of ties with the UN nuclear watchdog after US and Israeli strikes on the country in June, which led Iran to accuse the agency of showing bias against it.
Araghchi noted that the previous safeguards agreement between Tehran and the IAEA was created for ordinary conditions and became “inappropriate after the attacks by Israel and the US” on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
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