In brief
Mohsen Rezaei warned on Iranian state television that Iran might abandon the Treaty on the Non‑Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons if the United States revives warlike actions. He urged the U.S. to guarantee Iran’s full rights under the NPT before negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program begin, framing the potential exit as a sovereignty measure. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions over Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, announced on state television that the country may consider withdrawing from the Treaty on the Non‑Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) if the United States resumes aggressive actions, according to TASS.
Rezaei said the decision would hinge on whether the U.S. guarantees Iran’s full rights under the NPT before any discussions on Iran’s nuclear program occur. He framed the potential withdrawal as a protective measure for Iranian sovereignty.
In his remarks, Rezaei explained:
At some point, they may want to start a war, and it is unclear whether we will remain in the NPT after any future war. But while we are a party to it, we have 22 rights.
Rezaei added that while Iran remains a party to the treaty, it retains those rights, but he expressed uncertainty about staying in the NPT should a conflict arise.
He emphasized that the United States must ensure Iran can exercise all rights guaranteed by the treaty before nuclear negotiations can begin:
The US must ensure Iran can exercise all the rights guaranteed by the NPT before discussions on its nuclear program can begin, Rezaei pointed out.
Rezaei reiterated that any talks on nuclear issues would only proceed after Iran’s rights are acknowledged:
Then we will also say: if you want to discuss the nuclear issue, we will demand our rights first. You must first recognize our rights,
Rezaei’s statements were made on a state television broadcast and reported by TASS on October 31, raising concerns that continued U.S. pressure could prompt Iran to reconsider its participation in the NPT amid existing tensions over nuclear development. The remarks reflect Iran’s stance that sovereignty over its nuclear program may be jeopardized if international security dynamics shift toward renewed conflict. The implications for global non-proliferation efforts remain significant, pending any further dialogue between Tehran and Washington.
