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Iran enacts a law suspending cooperation with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after conflict with Israel and US

Posted 03 Jul 2025

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Israel and US launched air strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities after IAEA board voted to declare Iran in violation of obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). 

  • IAEA has been entrusted with a specific role in NPT as the international safeguards inspectorate
    • IAEA administers international safeguards to verify the non-proliferation commitment of non-nuclear weapon States party to the NPT.
    • IAEA also facilitates development of applications of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes in non-nuclear weapon states party. 

Iran suspending cooperation with IAEA is another example in ongoing erosion in the role of international or intergovernmental organizations. Such erosion is evident through: 

  • Weakening of International Institutions’ Authority: Manifests in decreased compliance with international law, and withdrawals of commitments. E.g. US exit from Paris Climate Agreement. 
  • Crisis of Credibility: Organizations become dysfunctional on various issues due to lack of consensus and often decisions are influenced by developed countries questioning their independent working. 
  • Demonstration of Ineffectiveness: Lack of enforcement powers, resource crunch, and outdated governance structures are exposed. 
  • Loss of Legitimacy: Such as the UN Security Council's imbalanced composition and the veto power of five permanent members.
  • Tags :
  • Multilateralism
  • International Atomic Energy Agency
  • International Institutions
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