Israel-Iran conflict: After Israeli bombings, Iran signals strategic shift on nuclear commitments; mulls non-proliferation treaty exit
Monday, 16 June 2025 () Amid escalating tensions and Israeli strikes, Iran considers withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Iranian parliamentarians are drafting a bill to this effect, prompted by recent attacks and an IAEA resolution. While reiterating its peaceful nuclear intentions, Iran criticizes Israel's undeclared nuclear arsenal and non-signatory status to the NPT.
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