Pakistan, June 27 -- TEHRAN - Iran's legislative vetting body approved a bill on Thursday to suspend cooperation with the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy (IAEA). The decision follows recent US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

Iranian lawmakers had voted in favor of the bill on Wednesday, just after a ceasefire ended a 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel. The conflict saw heavy Israeli and US attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.

Since the fighting began on June 13, Iranian officials sharply criticized the IAEA for not condemning the strikes. Tehran also condemned the for passing a resolution accusing Iran of violating its nuclear obligations.

The Guardian Council spokesman Hadi Tahan N...