Tehran (HRNW)- Iran’s parliamentary debate over its nuclear program has entered a more hard-line phase, with lawmakers calling for the country to withdraw completely from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
According to Iranian media outlet Entekhab News, Iranian MP Hossein Ali Haji-Deligani said a “triple-urgency” bill seeking Iran’s withdrawal from the NPT has been drafted and secured signatures from a number of lawmakers. If approved by the parliament’s presiding board, the bill could be presented for a vote.
Haji-Deligani also called for Iran to conduct the necessary tests for developing nuclear weapons, arguing that the current regional and international security environment makes acquiring a nuclear deterrent an imperative for the country.
Other Iranian lawmakers have also questioned the continued relevance of the NPT. Mohsen Sani, a member of the National Security Commission, said the treaty no longer holds significance for Iran and called for a review of the country’s uranium enrichment policy. MP Fada Hossein Maleki, meanwhile, said pressure was being placed on lawmakers to support withdrawal from the treaty.
Iran has consistently maintained that its nuclear program is intended for peaceful purposes, including energy production, while the United States and its allies have expressed concerns that Iran’s enrichment capabilities could contribute to the development of nuclear weapons.
Withdrawal from the NPT would carry significant diplomatic and security implications and could further strain Iran’s relations with Western countries. It could also intensify concerns over a potential nuclear arms race in the Middle East.
The latest calls come amid heightened regional tensions and growing debate inside Iran over whether the country needs stronger deterrence capabilities against potential military threats.
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