Iran’s parliament takes up Bill to end ties with IAEA

• Iran’s Parliament has begun discussing a bill aimed at suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

• Lawmakers expressed support for the proposal during the session.

• Iran accused the IAEA of failing to uphold its obligations and acting as a political instrument.

• It reiterated that the country has no intention of pursuing non-peaceful nuclear activities.

• The IAEA held an emergency session in Vienna to address the escalating situation.

• The agency highlighted the risk of nuclear accidents and the importance of maintaining oversight.

• The IAEA called for renewed diplomatic engagement to prevent further escalation.

• It stressed the need to protect the global nuclear non-proliferation framework

• The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is the UN’s nuclear watchdog, established in 1957 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

• Promotes peaceful use of nuclear energy

• Prevents nuclear weapons proliferation

• Inspects and monitors nuclear facilities globally

• Sets safety standards for nuclear operations

• Provides technical assistance to member countries

• Plays a central role in nuclear diplomacy and inspections, especially in conflict-prone regions

• Supports the global non-proliferation regime.