A Deeper Well than the Nuclear Deal

Amir Hussain Sabeti, an Iranian lawmaker, revealed that the final text of the agreement between Araghchi and IAEA Director Rafael Grossi does not differ much from the earlier draft disclosed in parliament, but rather contains “more dangerous” provisions. He stressed that the deal obliges Iran to provide the Agency with information about its nuclear facilities and materials.

The lawmaker argued that the Foreign Minister’s justification for signing—namely the six-month extension of the snapback mechanism—was a “flimsy excuse,” noting that the cost of implementing the mechanism is lower than that of extending it. He added that the deal violates parliamentary law and undermines the role of the Supreme National Security Council, since the text does not stipulate that triggering the snapback would nullify the agreement, calling this merely “an Iranian claim.”

He pointed out that the deal was not approved by the Supreme National Security Council nor by the Supreme Leader, but rather by “a subcommittee within the Secretariat.”

In conclusion, he affirmed that parliament will confront this “weak agreement” as it contradicts national interests and security, warning that the government is repeating the JCPOA experience in a way that weakens the country and paves the way for new concessions.