Iran Threatens Possible Withdrawal From Global Nuclear Treaty
Mian Nadeem
Published September 13, 2026 | 05:27 PM
Abbas Goudarzi, a spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s Presidium, stated that leaving the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and revisiting Iran’s nuclear policy are potential options in response to the recent International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) resolution. According to Fars News, Goudarzi argued that such actions could serve as a reminder to the United States and its allies of their place.
Mohammad Reza Mohseni Sani, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, clarified that Iran no longer considers the NPT binding, regardless of its continued membership or withdrawal.
While the Iranian Foreign Ministry has not formally notified Washington or Moscow of any withdrawal plans, Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, suggested that the IAEA’s political actions might prompt countries to leave the NPT.
In contrast, Iran’s mission to the United Nations rejected the resolution, blaming it on "criminal aggression" by the United States and Israel, and claiming that Washington‘s "naive idea" of forcing Iran to submit would fail.
Twenty-three of the 32 IAEA Board members supported the European-American resolution, while Russia, China, and Niger opposed it. The European Union stated in a declaration that it was crucial and urgent for Iran to provide verified information about its nuclear material and allow inspections of all nuclear facilities.
Despite international concern over Iran’s non-compliance, prospects for immediate concrete action against Iran are considered limited due to Russia and China‘s veto power in the Security Council.
