Iran Parliament to Debate Nuclear Treaty Exit

Iran’s parliament is set to debate a proposed bill that includes withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, in a move that could escalate tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program.

According to Iranian media reports, lawmaker Malek Shariati said the proposal includes three immediate measures: declaring withdrawal from the treaty, canceling legislation related to implementing the nuclear agreement, and supporting the formation of a new international framework with aligned countries, including blocs such as BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, to develop peaceful nuclear technology.

Shariati said the bill has been placed on the parliamentary agenda on an urgent basis, describing it as aimed at supporting Iran’s nuclear rights.

However, parliament alone does not have the authority to withdraw from the treaty. Any such decision would likely require approval from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, which oversees key national security and foreign policy matters, according to Bloomberg.

The move comes as Iran has faced attacks since late February from the United States and Israel targeting its nuclear and missile capabilities, among other objectives.