Iran is reportedly considering withdrawing from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), according to multiple sources. The issue is now under urgent review by several governmental bodies, including the Iranian Parliament.
Officials argue that there is no longer any justification for remaining in the NPT, citing ongoing attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities by US and Israeli forces without intervention or condemnation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Iranian authorities have also criticized IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi for implicitly encouraging adversaries to target Iranian nuclear infrastructure.
Iranian statements emphasize that exiting the NPT would not indicate a move toward developing nuclear weapons. Rather, it would be aimed at preventing continued espionage and interference by the United States and Israel under the guise of IAEA inspections.
The development marks a significant escalation in Iran’s nuclear posture and could have serious implications for international diplomacy and regional security.