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Iran's New Law Hurdles IAEA Inspections Amid Rising Tensions

7/5/2025

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Iran's recent legislation, endorsed by President Masoud Pezeshkian, mandates Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's consent for IAEA inspections, creating hurdles for international oversight. This decision comes on the heels of Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. In response, Israel calls on European allies to enforce UN sanctions, highlighting the looming threat of Iran's enriched uranium program.

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Iran's recent legislation, endorsed by President Masoud Pezeshkian, mandates Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's consent for IAEA inspections, creating hurdles for international oversight. This decision comes on the heels of Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. In response, Israel calls on European allies to enforce UN sanctions, highlighting the looming threat of Iran's enriched uranium program.