Tehran: Iran announced potential reconsideration of its stance on the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in light of recent assaults by Israeli and US forces on its territory. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed these concerns during an interview with Al-Arabi al-Jadeed, an Arabic news website based in London.

According to Anadolu Agency, the foreign minister emphasized Iran's commitment to the NPT, highlighting efforts to work within the treaty's framework. However, Araghchi pointed out that the treaty has failed to safeguard Iran's nuclear program. This failure to provide protection, he noted, is a critical issue that needs to be addressed.

Araghchi criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for what he described as politically motivated reports, which he believes contribute to the ongoing stalemate. He questioned the lack of results from two decades of transparency and confidence-building efforts, pondering changes in Iran's approach to its nuclear program and the non-proliferation regime.

The tension escalated when Israel conducted airstrikes on multiple Iranian sites, including military and nuclear facilities, on June 13. Israel alleged that Iran was nearing the production of a nuclear bomb, a claim Iran strongly denied. In retaliation, Iran launched missile and drone strikes, prompting US intervention through bombing three Iranian nuclear sites.

Following 12 days of intense aerial conflict between Israel and Iran, US President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire on Monday, aiming to halt the hostilities between the two adversaries.