Iran’s parliament approved a bill on Wednesday to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), intensifying the fallout from recent Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

Parliament Approves Suspension of Cooperation

According to state-affiliated outlet Nournews, Iran's parliament passed a bill that halts cooperation with the IAEA, pending final approval from the Supreme National Security Council. Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated the move was in response to what he called the IAEA’s “silence” over attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Qalibaf added that Iran would now “accelerate its civilian nuclear programme,” while suspending installations of surveillance cameras, inspections, and reporting to the IAEA.

Tehran’s Justification and Accusations

Tehran denies seeking nuclear weapons but claims that a recent IAEA resolution declaring it in breach of non-proliferation obligations emboldened Israel to carry out its strikes. “The IAEA has put its international credibility up for sale,” Qalibaf said, sharply criticizing the agency’s inaction.

Iranian officials argue that the security of nuclear sites must be guaranteed before cooperation resumes. “The Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran will suspend its cooperation with the Agency until the security of the nuclear facilities is guaranteed,” Qalibaf stated.

Nuclear Policy Under Review

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi suggested Tehran’s long-term nuclear policy could change, telling Qatar’s Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that Iran’s views on the non-proliferation regime “will witness changes,” though he did not elaborate on direction.