Iran Says Cooperation with IAEA Suspended After European Move on UN Sanctions
Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency after UN sanctions vote, despite recent monitoring agreement and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
- Iran will suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency if UN sanctions are reinstated, according to Iran's Supreme National Security Council.
- President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran believes it can manage sanctions through a 'snapback' process.
- Iran argues that the actions of the E3 countries weaken diplomacy and may have dangerous consequences for non-proliferation.
- The Security Council's vote means that sanctions will resume on September 28 unless Iran can persuade the council otherwise.
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