Iran Says US, Israeli Actions Could Push Tehran to Exit Nuclear Treaty

Iran could reconsider its membership in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty if U.S. and Israeli actions intensify pressure on Tehran, Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei told Al Jazeera on Saturday.

Rezaei said no decision had been made to withdraw from the NPT yet, emphasizing Washington’s next steps.

Nuclear Position Remains Unchanged

Iran continues to adhere to the late Supreme Leader’s religious ruling against nuclear weapons, Rezaei said, adding that Tehran had not altered its nuclear doctrine.

But he left open the possibility of a future shift in Iran’s position.

“We do not know what will happen in the future,” Rezaei said.

The warning ties Tehran’s continued participation in the NPT to the broader confrontation with the U.S. and Israel, while stopping short of announcing an immediate change in policy.

Tehran Awaits Washington’s Response

Rezaei also said contacts were continuing through Qatari and Pakistani mediators as Tehran seeks an agreement to halt the conflict.

“Consultations are continuing with the Qatari and Pakistani mediators, and we have informed them of our conditions for negotiations,” he said.

Rezaei said the Qatari mediator had passed Iran’s terms to Washington and that Tehran was waiting for a response from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Iran Sets Three Conditions

According to Rezaei, Tehran has presented three requirements for negotiations: an end to the war on all fronts, the release of frozen Iranian funds and the lifting of the naval blockade.

“We are waiting for Trump’s response to them. Our conditions are: ending the war on all fronts, releasing our frozen funds, and ending the naval blockade,” he said.