Thu Jul 03 16:24:05 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text and a rewritten version as a news article from an Indian perspective, keeping in mind The Hindu’s tone and audience:

**Summary:**

The article reports on the ongoing tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. Despite enacting a law suspending cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog (IAEA), Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi maintains Iran’s commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and its safeguards agreement. He states that future IAEA inspections will require approval from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The move follows accusations by Iran that the IAEA has sided with Western powers and justified Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The US has called the Iranian move “unacceptable.” Germany has also criticized Iran’s lack of cooperation with IAEA. The IAEA has acknowledged the reports and seeks clarification from Iran.

**News Article:**

**Iran Reasserts Commitment to NPT Amidst Nuclear Tensions, Cites Security Concerns**

**DUBAI, July 3, 2025 (The Hindu) –** Even after suspending cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, Iran has affirmed its commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and its safeguards agreement, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

The statement comes a day after Iran enacted a law requiring all future inspections of Iranian nuclear sites by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to be approved by the Supreme National Security Council.

“Fake news. Iran remains committed to the NPT and its Safeguards Agreement,” Araghchi stated in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “In accordance with the new legislation by Majlis, sparked by the unlawful attacks against our nuclear facilities by Israel and the U.S., our cooperation with @iaeaorg will be channeled through Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.”

The move follows escalating tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. Tehran has accused the IAEA of bias towards Western nations, alleging that the agency provided justification for recent Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear installations. These strikes reportedly occurred in retaliation for Iran’s own nuclear program.

The German Foreign Ministry has urged Iran to reverse its decision. Araghchi responded by accusing Germany of supporting the “unlawful attack on Iran, including safeguarded nuclear sites.”

Western powers, including the U.S., have long suspected Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons capabilities under the guise of its civilian nuclear energy program, claims that Iran has consistently denied.

The IAEA has acknowledged the recent reports and stated that they are “awaiting further official information from Iran.” U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce has called for Iran to cooperate fully with the IAEA without delay.

The situation poses a complex challenge to international efforts to maintain nuclear non-proliferation. India, as a nation with a vested interest in regional stability and energy security, will be closely watching these developments.

The ongoing situation highlights the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving international concerns surrounding nuclear programs.

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