Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons ↔ Iran

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Iran is a signatory to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which mandates its commitment to eschew nuclear weapons {fact:2, fact:4} while simultaneously serving as the legal framework Iran cites to defend its nuclear program rights [1] and threatening withdrawal from [2] or exploiting its terms [3].

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Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org Michael Singh · The Washington Institute 1 fact

claimIranian regime officials have historically threatened to withdraw from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) while simultaneously claiming that Islam forbids the pursuit of nuclear weapons.

What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal? | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Council on Foreign Relations 1 fact

accountIran agreed to forgo the development of nuclear weapons as a signatory to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, which has been in force since 1970.

How to Handle Iran's Nuclear Ambitions - New Lines Institute newlinesinstitute.org Newlines Institute 1 fact

accountNegotiations between the United States and Iran fractured when the U.S. demanded that Iran not only cease enrichment beyond civilian thresholds but also give up the entirety of its nuclear program, a demand Iran refused citing its rights under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).