Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Iran has escalated its standoff with Western powers, issuing a serious warning that it may withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)—the world’s cornerstone agreement for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons. The threat comes as a direct response to recent criticism from European nations over its expanding nuclear program.
The diplomatic clash was ignited by a recent resolution passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Board of Governors. Spearheaded by Britain, France, and Germany (known as the E3), the resolution formally censured Iran for its lack of cooperation with the UN's nuclear watchdog. The IAEA has reported that Iran is rapidly increasing its uranium enrichment capabilities while simultaneously restricting access for international inspectors, raising alarms about the ultimate purpose of its nuclear activities.
In response, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani stated that leaving the NPT is one of the potential retaliatory options on the table. "All options are on the table," he declared, signaling that Tehran is prepared to take drastic measures if it continues to feel pressured.
The NPT is a landmark international agreement designed to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons, promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and further the goal of nuclear disarmament. A withdrawal by Iran would be a dramatic and alarming move, effectively ending all international oversight of its nuclear program and deepening fears that it could be pursuing a nuclear bomb.
This latest threat is part of a long-simmering conflict that has intensified since the collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA). While Iran has consistently maintained its program is for peaceful purposes like power generation, its actions have fueled suspicion in the international community. By floating the possibility of an NPT exit, Tehran is significantly raising the stakes in its ongoing diplomatic battle with the West.
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