Iran Considers Cutting Ties with UN Nuclear Watchdog Amid Rising Frustrations
In a bold and controversial move, Iran’s parliament is weighing a new bill that could freeze its cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The news, confirmed on Monday by Ruhollah Motefakerzadeh, a member of parliament’s presidium, has sparked new concerns across diplomatic circles.
The decision, still under discussion, reflects growing mistrust between Tehran and the international body tasked with overseeing nuclear activities worldwide. At the heart of the debate is a belief among Iranian lawmakers that the IAEA has lost its impartiality.
Speaking to Iranian media, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf made it clear that Iran feels betrayed. “We are seeking to pass a bill that would suspend Iran’s cooperation with the IAEA until we receive clear, objective guarantees that this organization will behave professionally,” he said.
Qalibaf was also quick to reiterate a familiar Iranian stance: that the country is not pursuing nuclear weapons. “The world can see—we’re not after building bombs,” he stressed. “But the Atomic Energy Agency has not kept its promises. Instead, it has turned into a political tool.”
This move signals a deepening rift between Iran and the international community at a time when dialogue and transparency are more vital than ever. While the bill has yet to be passed, the message from Tehran is loud and clear: trust must be mutual, and Iran is no longer willing to play along unless it feels it’s being treated fairly.
The coming days will reveal how this tension unfolds—and what it means for global nuclear diplomacy.