New york city: Iran's Mission to the UN alleged that the US is not adhering to the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, citing "hypocritical behavior." The statement emphasized that for 56 years, the US, which possesses thousands of nuclear warheads, has been in clear non-compliance with its obligations under Articles I and VI of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), related to nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament.

According to Anadolu Agency, Iran's Permanent Mission to the UN released a statement on social media platform X, asserting that the US should not be given any cover for its actions. The statement also noted that legally, there is no restriction on uranium enrichment levels as long as it is conducted under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a practice Iran claims to follow.

The statement coincides with the 11th Review Conference of parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in New York City, where diplomats are gathering amid heightened concerns over nuclear risks and strategic competition. As talks over a permanent end to the US-Iran conflict remain stalled, reports suggest Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz, deferring negotiations over its nuclear program.

Former US President Donald Trump recently stated that the US would secure Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, suggesting that it would be taken by force if necessary.

Furthermore, the IAEA's Director General Rafael Grossi highlighted challenges faced by the nuclear watchdog in Iran. He noted that security conditions have hindered verification efforts, citing an incident where US-Israeli strikes on June 13 disrupted a scheduled inspection of a new Iranian nuclear facility.

The conflict's escalation saw US and Israeli strikes against Iran beginning on February 28, leading to retaliatory actions by Tehran, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A ceasefire was eventually announced on April 8, mediated by Pakistan, followed by talks in Islamabad, although no conclusive agreement was reached. At Pakistan's behest, Trump later extended the truce unilaterally without specifying a new timeframe.