๐คฏ๐Shockwaves across the globe! ๐ Iran has dramatically suspended cooperation with the UN's nuclear watchdog, the IAEA ๐ โโ๏ธ, following recent Israeli and US airstrikes on its nuclear facilities. Washington quickly branded the move "unacceptable." ๐บ๐ธ๐ฎ๐ท
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a bill into law Wednesday, halting IAEA cooperation. This comes after a 12-day conflict with strikes on Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz. Iran blames the IAEA for not condemning the attacks, justifying its drastic decision. ๐ฅ
While inspectors are reportedly safe, their access is now barred without special approval. Lawmakers even hinted at removing surveillance cameras. ๐ฌ The IAEA is still waiting for formal word from Tehran.
The US didn't mince words. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce called Iran's move "unacceptable," reiterating that Iran "cannot and will not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons." ๐ช She urged Iran to reverse course and cooperate fully.
This deepens concerns about Iran's nuclear program, which has been enriching uranium dangerously close to weapons-grade. โข๏ธ Cutting IAEA access severely cripples international monitoring. Germany called it a "disastrous signal." ๐ช๐บ
As Middle East tensions sizzle, this nuclear escalation adds a volatile layer. The world watches anxiously, urging maximum restraint and de-escalation! ๐๐๏ธ