Iran ends nuclear talks, suspends cooperation with IAEA

TEHRAN: Iran has formally suspended all nuclear talks and stopped sharing information with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), citing recent Israeli airstrikes as the reason for the policy change.

Iranian officials have confirmed that they will no longer cooperate with the IAEA or provide updates on the security of nuclear materials or nuclear facilities, according to sources.

The move follows the cancellation of scheduled nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, which were scheduled to take place in Muscat, Oman, on Monday.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister and chief nuclear negotiator Kazem Gharibabadi said Iran would stop informing the IAEA about any new developments regarding its nuclear program.

He called the decision a direct response to Israel’s unprovoked attacks on Iranian soil.

The sixth round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, mediated by Oman and scheduled to take place in Muscat on June 16, have also been canceled.

Iranian officials have accused the United States of complicity in Israeli aggression, calling the talks “unfair.”

Israel recently carried out airstrikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities, killing at least nine nuclear scientists and causing extensive damage.

In retaliation, Iran launched ballistic missile and drone strikes on several cities in Israeli-occupied territories, resulting in dozens of deaths.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reiterated that engaging in nuclear talks with the United States under the current circumstances was “meaningless.”

He dismissed Washington’s offer for talks as a pressure tactic rather than a genuine diplomatic move.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghi added that Iran’s current priority is to respond to aggressive actions.

He said that despite claims of diplomacy, the United States has supported Israel in targeting Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities. The United States is the main driver of Israel’s aggression and participating in talks under such circumstances is meaningless.