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Iran calls US biggest threat to NPT, warns of stronger defence push

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

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Iranian officials warned that American threats against atomic infrastructure severely weaken the broader framework of international non-proliferation accords. Tehran faulted the United Nations, the Security Council, and the International Atomic Energy Agency for staying silent regarding aggressive rhetoric from Washington. Although political leaders and the public are debating changes to domestic nuclear policy, Iran confirmed it will stay committed to the 1970 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Key points

  • Foreign military threats against atomic facilities risk driving nations to alter their se…: Foreign military threats against atomic facilities risk driving nations to alter their security policies and defense postures.
  • Public and political figures inside Iran are actively discussing revisions to the nation'…: Public and political figures inside Iran are actively discussing revisions to the nation's broader nuclear doctrine.
  • Iran continues to observe its treaty commitments while maintaining that its nuclear activ…: Iran continues to observe its treaty commitments while maintaining that its nuclear activities are solely peaceful.

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Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has called the United States the "greatest threat" to the global nuclear non-proliferation regime, accusing Washington of undermining the very treaty it claims to defend.

According to news agency ANI, Baghaei made the remarks during a press briefing on Monday, responding to threats by the United States targeting Iran's remaining nuclear facilities. He argued that threatening military action against a country could undermine the principles of nuclear non-proliferation and encourage states to reconsider their security policies.

"The United States is actually the greatest threat to the nuclear non-proliferation regime," Baghaei said. "The very expression of a threat against a country and the implicit threat that we may use a certain weapon is itself an encouragement to violate the Non-Proliferation Treaty."

He further criticised the silence of international institutions, including the United Nations, the UN Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), over what he described as Washington's hostile rhetoric against Tehran.

"The threats being raised against us will surely make us more determined to strengthen our capabilities in our own defence," Baghaei…

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