Iran has declared its cooperation agreement with the UN nuclear watchdog void after European powers triggered a controversial sanctions revival, escalating tensions over Tehran’s atomic program. 🔥
Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, announced the move Monday, blaming France, Britain, and Germany for activating the "snapback" mechanism that reinstated UN sanctions. The decision follows months of stalled diplomacy and could deepen global concerns about nuclear transparency.
"They should’ve avoided implementing the snapback if they wanted a different outcome," Larijani stated during a press conference in Tehran, comparing the situation to a "broken trust meter" in international relations. 📉
Iran suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in June, citing unaddressed attacks on its nuclear facilities and safety risks to scientists. Larijani dismissed recent IAEA reports on Iran’s 60% enriched uranium stockpile as "irrelevant" amid the standoff.
What’s next? Any new proposals from the IAEA must now pass through Iran’s security council—a hurdle that could delay progress as geopolitical tensions simmer. 🌐⚛️
