Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has enacted a law passed by the country’s parliament that severs ties with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a move that follows recent escalations with the U.S. and Israel. The legislation, approved shortly after the U.S.’s Operation Midnight Hammer, which targeted three nuclear sites in Iran, mandates that future IAEA inspections must be approved by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. As per Reuters, Iran has accused the IAEA of aligning with the U.S. and Israel, particularly citing the agency’s June resolution as a catalyst for Israel’s strikes. Pezeshkian’s order, however, lacks a specified timeline or details on the suspension’s implications, leaving the exact nature of the move unclear. The IAEA has yet to formally confirm the suspension, and discussions between the U.S. and Iran have stalled since Israel’s Operation Rising Lion. While Trump expressed optimism about resuming talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi remains skeptical, emphasizing the need for assurances against renewed attacks before reengaging in negotiations.