The Iranian government is moving toward potentially withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as it faces heightened military tensions with Israel, which recently attacked Iranian nuclear and military sites. Israel's strikes killed numerous Iranian personnel and escalated hostilities between the two nations. Critics argue the NPT is discriminatory, particularly regarding Israel, the only Middle Eastern country with nuclear weapons, which has not signed the treaty. As Iran prepares legislation on withdrawal, it maintains that its nuclear pursuits are peaceful, raising concerns over the implications for regional security.
"The Iranian government says parliament is drafting legislation to withdraw from the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as it is engaged in an escalating military conflict with Israel."
"Iran has insisted its nuclear programme is for peaceful, civilian purposes; however, its threat to withdraw from the NPT raises questions about its true intentions amid regional tensions."
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