Iran Considers NPT Withdrawal Amid Rising Nuclear Tensions
Iran's parliament is drafting a bill that may lead to the country's exit from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), amid ongoing military conflicts and rising nuclear tensions with Israel. Iran denies pursuing nuclear weapons but faces international pressure after alleged treaty breaches. Significant impacts on global nuclear diplomacy are anticipated.
Iran is moving towards potentially exiting the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), as its parliament prepares a bill in response to escalating tensions with Israel. This development comes after Israel attacked Iranian sites, citing nuclear program concerns, following the U.N. nuclear agency's declaration of Iran's treaty breach.
While Iran denies any intent to develop nuclear arms, it retaliated against Israel by firing missiles. The NPT, in effect since 1970, aims to prevent nuclear proliferation. Defined nuclear states include the U.S., U.K., France, China, and Russia. A total of 191 countries have signed, with India, Pakistan, and assumedly Israel as non-signatories.
Recent reports have spotlighted Iran's lack of transparency on undeclared nuclear activities. Despite sanctions imposed for treaty violations, Iran asserts compliance and claims political motivation in international findings. Indirect talks with the U.S. continue for potential new restrictions in exchange for sanctions relief.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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