Iran says it stays in nuclear treaty as hardliners push weapons debate
Iran says it stays in the nuclear treaty. But it blocks most inspections. Hardliners now discuss building nuclear weapons.
Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Monday the country stays bound by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. But Iran limits how much it works with UN nuclear inspectors.
This comes as Iranian hardliners more and more discuss leaving the treaty and building nuclear weapons. They want this after US and Israeli attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.
US President Trump has threatened more attacks near Natanz. Iran only allows inspections at the Bushehr power plant, which was not directly bombed.
The UN's nuclear watchdog says it cannot check Iran's nuclear material. Tehran blocks access to sensitive sites including Natanz and Fordow.
Experts say Iran keeps one foot in the treaty while protecting underground facilities.
- Bushehr power plant
- Only accessible facility
- Natanz and Fordow
- Blocked inspection sites
- Pickaxe Mountain complex near Natanz
- Threatened site
- IAEA
- UN watchdog agency
Why it mattersIran sends mixed signals on nuclear deals. This raises risks for US-Iran talks. It could lead to more violence in the region.
AustraliaEscalating Iran-US tensions could destabilise global energy markets and affect Australia's Middle East security interests.
