Iran's parliament to consider withdrawing from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

On September 29, 2026, Iran's parliament announced it will consider a proposal to withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Deputy Speaker Ali Nikzad said the bill is under review and will be examined once officially submitted. He expressed distrust of the International Atomic Energy Agency and its director, Rafael Grossi, accusing them of formal inspections and negative reports. The move comes amid heightened tensions over Iran's nuclear program, following U.S. and Israeli strikes in 2025. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has defended Iran's program as peaceful and emphasized its NPT membership since 1970.