Tehran: The possibility of Iran’s withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is under discussion in Tehran, Iranian media reported on Saturday. Relevant government bodies, including parliament, are currently “urgently” mulling withdrawal, as reported by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency.

According to Anadolu Agency, Tehran Deputy Malek Shariati highlighted on the US social media platform X that an “emergency plan to support the nuclear rights” of Iran has been formulated with three main areas of focus. These areas include the declaration of withdrawal from the NPT, the cancellation of the countermeasure law in implementing the 2014 Iran nuclear deal, and support for a new international agreement with like-minded countries for the development of peaceful nuclear technologies. This potential agreement could involve regions and countries such as Shanghai and the BRICS bloc, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

The discussions regarding the withdrawal come amid heightened tensions in the region following an air offensive launched by the US and Israel on Iran on February 28. This offensive resulted in the deaths of over 1,340 people, including the then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Despite the ongoing conflict, analysts note that the US has not clearly articulated its objectives, although Washington has consistently opposed Iran’s efforts to enrich nuclear material to weapons-grade levels.

In response to the offensive, Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting Israel, as well as Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military bases. These retaliatory actions have led to casualties, infrastructure damage, and significant disruptions to global markets and aviation.