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Iran’s NPT Withdrawal Decision Hinges on Future US Actions

Iran’s NPT Withdrawal Decision Hinges on Future US Actions
Iran's decision on NPT withdrawal depends on US behavior, top security official says · thehansindia.com

Iran is thinking about whether to leave an international agreement called the NPT.

A senior Iranian official said no final decision has been made.

He said Iran’s choice will depend on what the United States does.

Iran also says it follows a religious order against building atomic weapons.

Iran wants fighting to stop on all fronts, frozen money to be released, and a naval blockade to end.

Iranian officials are still speaking with mediators from Qatar and Pakistan.

The United States plans to discuss Iran at the United Nations and with Gulf leaders.

Earlier talks between Iran and the United States have become uncertain after new tensions.

Key facts

Decision status
Iran has not decided whether to withdraw from the NPT.
Iranian official
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
Nuclear weapons position
Iran says it remains committed to Ali Khamenei’s religious decree prohibiting atomic weapons.
Iranian conditions
An end to hostilities on all fronts, release of frozen Iranian assets, and lifting of the anti-Iran naval blockade.
Mediators
Qatar and Pakistan are continuing consultations with Iran.
Negotiation deadline
The 60-day period for talks under the June 18 memorandum of understanding ended on August 17.
US diplomacy
Donald Trump is scheduled to address the United Nations and meet Gulf Cooperation Council leaders, with Iran expected to be a major topic.

Quotes

Mohsen Rezaei

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council

“However, we do not know what will happen in the future”
thehansindia.com

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