Iran Approves Bill to End Nuclear Inspections in Blow to Biden
- Law requires Rouhani to secure sanctions relief by February
- Bill was fast-tracked after nuclear scientist’s assassination
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Iran’s top political chamber gave final approval to a bill forcing President Hassan Rouhani to end international nuclear inspections unless the U.S. lifts key sanctions by February, giving the incoming Biden administration just weeks to make a diplomatic breakthrough.
The new legislation also says that Iran will immediately take measures to start producing 20% enriched uranium for peaceful purposes and increase its stockpile of the fissile material, potentially reducing the time Iran needs to make preparations to acquire a weapon.