Iran parliament speaker says IAEA barred from bombed nuclear sites

Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has stated that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be prohibited from inspecting nuclear sites that have been subjected to bombing. This declaration follows a vote by Iranian lawmakers to suspend cooperation with the IAEA in the wake of recent attacks on the country's nuclear facilities. The decision reflects a hardening stance by Iran regarding international oversight of its nuclear program, particularly in response to perceived external aggression.

Concurrently, Iran's chief negotiator has conveyed a dual message of diplomatic engagement and military preparedness. The negotiator emphasized that Iran prioritizes diplomacy with the United States but also affirmed the nation's readiness for war should threats materialize. This stance is reportedly bolstered by a claim that the U.S. has committed to restraining Israel, suggesting an attempt to manage regional tensions through diplomatic assurances.

Furthermore, the chief negotiator announced that Iran has resumed its oil exports, reporting that over 40 million barrels have been shipped in less than two weeks. This development is attributed to the lifting of a U.S. blockade. The resumption of oil exports follows a memorandum of understanding that was agreed upon with the objective of halting the conflict in West Asia. The details of this understanding and the specific terms of the U.S. blockade's lifting remain central to the ongoing geopolitical dynamics in the region.