Iran has consistently maintained that its nuclear program is solely for civilian purposes and that it has never sought to develop nuclear weapons.
On Thursday, Iran’s parliament passed a bill calling for an end to the country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), effectively ending its commitment to allow nuclear inspections of its facilities.
Iran’s Ministry of Health reported that 610 people were killed during the 12 days of airstrikes, while Israeli authorities reported 28 fatalities.
The US became directly involved in the conflict last weekend by striking facilities in Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan, before Trump moved quickly to mediate a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
The ceasefire initially appeared fragile, following retaliatory strikes by both Iran and Israel before Trump’s intervention.
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said on Wednesday that there was a possibility Tehran had relocated much of its highly enriched uranium before the attacks took place.***
