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Iran MPs debate nuclear shift and NPT exit
Iran's parliament debates nuclear deterrence and possible NPT withdrawal.
In brief
Iran's parliament debates nuclear deterrence and possible NPT withdrawal. Iran's MPs discuss shifting nuclear doctrine and withdrawing from NPT, with some arguing it strengthens deterrence while others say it risks hiding nuclear programs. Originally reported by euronews.
Iran's nuclear doctrine debate
Iran's parliament debates whether nuclear weapons are essential for national security against US and Israeli threats.
“When America and the Zionist regime have repeatedly threatened us with the use of nuclear weapons, we cannot be indifferent to this issue, as it is a threat that targets all the people of Iran and our very existence”
Kamran Ghazanfari's stance
Parliament member Kamran Ghazanfari argues Iran must develop nuclear weapons to deter US and Israeli attacks.
“We must confront them”
Nuclear deterrence requirements
Ghazanfari claims missiles can carry nuclear warheads, and deterrence is possible without submarines or bombers.
“just as since the Second World War until now none of the countries that possess nuclear weapons have used these weapons against each other because they fear that the other side will carry out such an attack against them”
Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh's view
Former lawmaker Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh says Iran lacks nuclear deterrence and has no atomic bomb.
“I find it unlikely that nuclear deterrence is part of our country's strategy because nuclear deterrence has three components: having an atomic bomb, a deterrent nuclear balance, and the ability to deliver the final blow”
NPT withdrawal debate
Iran's MPs are pushing to withdraw from NPT but face obstruction efforts to block the bill.
“In parliament we are also pursuing withdrawal from the NPT, and last year some members of the presiding board of parliament blocked it, but MPs are still pressing for this plan to be put on the open floor”
Assembly of Experts stance
Iran's Assembly of Experts calls for examining NPT withdrawal and defense doctrine reform.
“examining the issue of withdrawal from the NPT, reviewing the country's defence doctrine and creating the necessary deterrence has become an unavoidable necessity and has turned into a public and national demand”
Foreign Ministry position
Iran's Foreign Ministry states the Islamic Republic remains committed to NPT despite parliamentary debates.
“the Islamic Republic still remains committed to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons”
At a glance
Iran's MPs discuss shifting nuclear doctrine and withdrawing from NPT, with some arguing it strengthens deterrence while others say it risks hiding nuclear programs.
