Iran Says It Will End Snap IAEA Inspections If Nuclear Deal Terms Not Met

Iran Says It Will End Snap IAEA Inspections If Nuclear Deal Terms Not Met
An Iranian flag is pictured near a missile during a military drill, with the participation of Iran’s Air Defense units, Iran Oct.19, 2020. WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
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DUBAI—Iran said on Feb. 15 that it will block snap inspections by the U.N. nuclear watchdog from next week if other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal don’t uphold their obligations, a challenge to U.S. President Joe Biden’s hope of reviving the accord.

“If others do not fulfill their obligations by Feb. 21, the government is obliged to suspend the voluntary implementation of the Additional Protocol,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said.