Iranian Lawmakers Call for Review of NPT Membership
A group of lawmakers in Iran's parliament says the Non-Proliferation Treaty has failed to protect the country's nuclear facilities or deliver promised benefits.
TEHRAN — A group of Iranian lawmakers issued a statement on Monday calling for a review of Iran's membership in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), according to Mehr News.
The lawmakers said the treaty has failed to protect Iran's nuclear facilities and has not delivered the benefits it promised member states, the report said.
Mehr News did not specify the exact number of lawmakers who signed the statement or provide further details on the timing of any potential vote or formal process to withdraw from the treaty.
Iran has been a signatory to the NPT since 1970. The treaty is intended to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons while promoting cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy for signatory states.
The call comes amid ongoing tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program, though the report did not provide additional context on recent developments that may have prompted the statement.
It remains unclear whether the statement reflects a formal legislative push or represents the views of a subset of Iran's parliament. Mehr News did not report a response from Iranian government officials or international bodies.
Sources
- Lawmakers push for Iran's withdrawal from NPT — Mehr News (Iran)
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