Iran to scale back IAEA cooperation after UN sanctions relief collapses
Decision follows European move to trigger JCPOA snapback mechanism, putting more sanctions on Iran after Israeli attack on Iran in June 2025
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran announced it will sharply reduce cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after the UN Security Council failed to extend sanctions relief linked to the 2015 nuclear accord, escalating tensions with European powers.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the Supreme National Security Council chaired by President Masoud Pezeshkian.
In a statement, the council directed the Foreign Ministry to implement the new policy, accusing France, the UK, and Germany of “ill-considered” actions in restoring UN penalties through the deal’s snapback clause.
The move came after the Security Council on Friday did not adopt a measure that would have prolonged relief under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
The E3 activated snapback last month, a process that reimposes sanctions within 30 days if a party is deemed in violation of the accord.
The JCPOA, signed in 2015 between Iran and six world powers, sought to cap uranium enrichment, reduce stockpiles, and enable intrusive inspections in exchange for sanctions relief.
The deal began unraveling after the US withdrew in 2018 under President Donald Trump, prompting Tehran to expand enrichment, deploy advanced centrifuges, and restrict inspector access, all detailed in IAEA reports.
Iran’s decision to suspend practical cooperation with the IAEA is expected to limit inspections and monitoring, at a time of heightened regional uncertainty.
With snapback sanctions set to take effect later this month, Tehran and European capitals now face renewed confrontation over compliance, verification, and the future of the nuclear framework.
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