EU Reacts to Iran’s Suspension of Cooperation With IAEA

According to webangah News Agency,Kaja Kallas,the European Union’s ⁢High Representative ⁤for Foreign Affairs,responded on social ​media to Iran’s suspension of cooperation with‌ the International Atomic Energy Agency​ (IAEA) following a controversial report by Director General Rafael Grossi.

In a‍ post on X (formerly Twitter), Kallas wrote: “Full support for the IAEA‌ and its Director⁤ General Rafael Grossi ‍in carrying out his responsibilities to continue impartial monitoring of Iran’s nuclear program. This⁣ is key to diplomatic ⁣resolution.”

The IAEA had submitted a confidential report on May 31, reiterating ‍claims about Iran’s accumulation ​of uranium enriched​ to “weapons-grade” levels⁢ and calling for Tehran’s full cooperation. The report coincided with sensitive ⁣negotiations between Tehran and Washington regarding ​Iran’s nuclear program. It alleged that as of ⁢May⁢ 17, Iran‌ had enriched ⁢408.6 kg of uranium ⁢up to 60% purity-an increase of 133.8 ‌kg ⁢since the agency’s February report.

The contentious report led to an ‌anti-Iran resolution at the IAEA Board ‌of Governors meeting,‍ which critics argue paved ‌the way for U.S. and Israeli aggression against Iranian nuclear facilities.

on ⁣June‌ 25, during a public‌ session, Iran’s⁢ Parliament ⁤voted overwhelmingly (210 in favor, 2 against, 2 abstentions out of 219 present)⁢ in support of⁤ suspending cooperation ⁢with⁣ the IAEA following a National Security‍ Committee recommendation.

Reacting to these developments on June 28,⁤ Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas⁤ Araghchi stated on X​ that Parliament’s decision was “the direct result of Rafael Grossi’s‍ deplorable role,” adding: “Grossi’s ​biased actions directly enabled both ⁢this politically motivated resolution ⁤against Iran‍ at ‌the Board and ‌Israel/U.S.’ illegal attacks on our nuclear sites.”