Vienna: Iran has officially terminated its cooperation agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as announced by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtchi. The decision follows the IAEA's adoption of a resolution perceived as unfavorable toward Iran.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Araghtchi stated that the move was in response to attempts by the United Kingdom, Germany, and France at the UN Security Council to reinstate previously annulled resolutions. The Iranian Foreign Minister emphasized that the Cairo agreement, which had been the foundation of Iran's cooperation with the IAEA, is no longer valid.

In an official communication to IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, Iran confirmed the termination of the agreement, declaring it had lost all force. Araghtchi claimed that the recent actions by the European countries undermine the IAEA's authority and independence and predicted negative impacts on future cooperation between Iran and the agency.

The development comes after the IAEA Board of Governors passed a resolution urging Iran to allow inspectors access to nuclear sites targeted in attacks over the summer. The cooperation agreement initially reached in Cairo on September 9 aimed to restore relations after a suspension following attacks by Israel and the United States. Iran had previously criticized the IAEA for not condemning these actions and warned that any further hostile measures would lead to an immediate halt in contacts with the agency.