Iran FM says non-cooperation with IAEA is now law

TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that a bill suspending cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog, IAEA, was now “binding” after being passed by lawmakers and approved by a top vetting body.

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“The bill that was approved by (parliament) and has been approved by the Guardian Council today… is binding on us and there is no doubt about its implementation,” he told state television. “From now on, our relationship and cooperation with the (International Atomic Energy) Agency will take a new form.”