Rising Tensions: Iran Considers Withdrawal from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Amidst Israeli Threats

Escalating Tensions Between Iran and Israel

Iran-Israel Update: Recent days have seen a significant escalation in tensions between Iran and Israel in the Middle East. On Monday, June 16, 2025, Iran's Foreign Ministry announced that the Iranian parliament is drafting a bill aimed at withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). However, spokesperson Ismail Baghaei clarified that Iran does not support the development of nuclear weapons.

Legal Process in Initial Stages

No decision has yet been made by the Iranian parliament regarding the withdrawal, with one member indicating that the proposal is still in the early stages of the legal process.

Last week, Iran claimed it was on the verge of developing a nuclear bomb, despite consistently asserting that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently stated that Tehran is violating its NPT obligations.

Understanding the NPT

What is the NPT?

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is an international agreement aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and related technologies, while promoting cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Israel's Warning to Iran

Israel's Response to Iranian Threats

This development comes at a time when the threat of war in the region is heightened due to increasing attacks between Israel and Iran. Israel has warned residents near Iranian weapon facilities to evacuate their locations.

An official stated that Israel has compiled a lengthy list of sites critical for nuclear weapon development. Iran's nuclear program has accelerated since 2018, when the United States withdrew from an agreement aimed at limiting Tehran's uranium enrichment capabilities.