Iranian Lawmakers Push Bill on Possible NPT Withdrawal
Iranian lawmakers are considering legislation that could lead the country to leave the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, according to Premium Times. Supporters of the proposal are also seeking to accelerate its signing, arguing that continued membership would bring Tehran losses rather than benefits.
Iranian lawmakers are considering a bill that could lead the country to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, according to Premium Times. The source said lawmakers are also pressing for the bill’s signing to be fast-tracked. Supporters of the move argue that remaining in the treaty would bring Tehran “nothing but losses”.
The supplied report does not provide details on the bill’s timetable, the number of lawmakers backing it or whether Iran’s government has taken a formal position on the proposal. The possible withdrawal is therefore at the stage of legislative consideration in the information available. No further details were provided about the process required for the bill to become effective or about any response from other governments.
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