Summary
Iran's foreign minister stated that cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog is no longer relevant after Western countries reimposed sanctions. This decision follows accusations from European nations that Iran violated nuclear agreements, which Iran denies. Iran maintains its nuclear program is for civilian purposes and rejects claims of seeking nuclear weapons.
Key Facts
- Iran's foreign minister said cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, IAEA, is no longer relevant.
- The statement came after Britain, France, and Germany reinstated international sanctions on Iran.
- The sanctions were triggered due to claims that Iran breached its 2015 nuclear commitments, which Iran denies.
- Iran accuses the IAEA of double standards for not condemning Israeli attacks on its nuclear sites.
- Iran insists its nuclear program is civilian and allows uranium enrichment under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
- Talks with the US to revive a nuclear agreement collapsed after Israeli attacks on Iran's facilities.
- Iran demands guarantees and recognition of its rights for possible future negotiations.
