Iran remains with nuclear negotiations: cooperation signals despite the conflict

Iran remains with nuclear negotiations: cooperation signals despite the conflict

Vienna, Österreich - Iran has signaled that despite increased tensions with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), it does not want to fully clever cooperation. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that the cooperation remains, whereby all inquiries from the IAEA are checked individually in order to meet the interests of the country. According to the state news agency IRNA, all communication is carried out by the National Security Council of Iran. This is done in a context in which the Iranian Parliament recently passed a law that exposes cooperation with the IAEA until the security of Iraqi nuclear facilities. The exact time when this security is considered guaranteed is reserved for the decision of the Security Council.

iaea inspectors had left the country a week ago after they could no longer work due to the formal suspension of the cooperation. Araqchi also emphasized the dangers associated with the spread of radioactive material, and emphasized that both the security of the nuclear systems and the security of the inspectors themselves require serious considerations.

growing international concern

The IAEA has accused Iran of repeatedly violating conditions, and considering submitting the matter to the UN Security Council. The Governor Council of IAEA has passed a resolution that says that no guarantees can be given for the peaceful purposes of the Iranian nuclear program. This happened in a climate growing concern about the activities of Iran, especially after IAEA inspectors have found traces of uranium in non-declared systems. The political leaders of Iran affirm that they do not strive for nuclear weapons, but the credibility of these statements remains in doubt.

In the resolution initiated by Germany, France, Great Britain and the USA, Iran is asked to react immediately to questions about an ongoing examination. IAEA inspectors found that Iran Uran produces uranium with almost gun-compatible purity. In connection with these developments, the concern for possible Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities also grew, especially after Israel started military promotions against Iran on June 13th.

future of negotiations

The talks about the Iranian nuclear program have already stalled before the conflict broke out, even if the United States and Iran have been negotiating possible restrictions on the Iranian nuclear program since April. President Donald Trump skeptically commented on the course of these talks, but according to Araqchi, Iran remains ready for diplomacy. A central concern of Iran is that conversations are aimed exclusively for the nuclear program and that other topics such as the Iranian rocket program should not include.

Iran, however, will not agree to any agreement that does not allow uranium enrichment, which is a clear red line for Tehran. In response to the IAEA resolution, Iran announced a "clear" increase in its uranium production and plans to build a new enrichment system in a "safe place". Iran has already announced that it would exchange existing centrifuges in the Fordow system.

The uncertainty about the future of nuclear discussions remains serious due to the current developments. The international pressure on Iran is growing because there are also significant geopolitical tensions in the room that could further destabilize the situation.