diff --git a/sat/plugins/plugin_xep_0384.py b/sat/plugins/plugin_xep_0384.py
index 8785be9e..2fd6f0e9 100644
--- a/sat/plugins/plugin_xep_0384.py
+++ b/sat/plugins/plugin_xep_0384.py
@@ -1750,9 +1750,9 @@ class OMEMO:
         @param stanza: The stanza that is about to be sent. Can be modified.
         @return: Whether the send message flow should continue or not.
         """
-
         # SCE is only applicable to message and IQ stanzas
-        if stanza.name not in { "message", "iq" }:
+        # FIXME: temporary disabling IQ stanza encryption
+        if stanza.name not in { "message" }: # , "iq" }:
             return True
 
         # Get the intended recipient