Constitutional panel ratified bill to cease cooperation with

Explanation

– Iran’s constitutional panel ratified a bill to cease cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), reflecting escalating tensions following the June 2025 conflict.
– The move came after Israeli and US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, which significantly strained Iran’s relationship with international nuclear oversight bodies.
– Reduced IAEA cooperation raises significant concerns about international monitoring of Iran’s nuclear program going forward.
– Iran’s relationship with the IAEA has fluctuated significantly depending on the broader state of nuclear diplomacy with Western powers.