Iran Votes to Suspend Cooperation with UN Nuclear Watchdog

Iranian lawmakers have overwhelmingly voted to suspend Tehran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after the country’s nuclear sites were bombed over the weekend in the 12-day conflict with Israel. The bill, which state media reported on June 25 as passing by a 221-0 vote, will need to be approved by the constitutional watchdog, the Guardian Council.

The decision to implement it ultimately lies with the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC). The SNSC is technically led by the president, but like all key…