Iran Accuses US of Sabotaging Nuclear Talks at UN

May 23, 2026

New York, May 23: Iran has accused the United States of undermining nuclear negotiations at the United Nations. Tehran claims that the US’s stringent demands have led to a breakdown in discussions regarding the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

According to Iran, the NPT Review Conference has ended without results for the third consecutive time due to the actions of the US and its allies.

Iran’s permanent mission to the UN shared this information via social media platform X. In their post, they stated, “The excessive demands from the US have pushed the NPT towards collapse. The obstructive policies of the US and its partners have resulted in the failure of the NPT Review Conference for the third time.” They also included a warning from Iran, emphasizing, “A future without nuclear disarmament cannot be envisioned under the NPT.”

Reports indicate that the main contention revolves around Iran’s nuclear program and the language the US wanted to include in the final document.

Iran firmly believes that the US is using this meeting to exert pressure on their nuclear program, which has hindered progress in negotiations. They argue that if major powers do not reduce their own nuclear arsenals, the notion of a world free from nuclear weapons will remain a mere illusion.

A significant international conference aimed at preventing nuclear weapons and maintaining global peace was held at the United Nations. The conference began on April 27 at the UN headquarters in New York, with participation from various countries. Its goal was to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons, reduce tensions among nations, and ensure global safety from nuclear threats.

According to NHK Japan, the conference chair, Do Hung Viet, stated during Friday’s meeting that no consensus was reached, which is deeply regrettable.

The NPT is an international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons, promoting nuclear disarmament, and facilitating the peaceful use of nuclear energy. It was signed in 1968 and came into force on March 5, 1970. The treaty was indefinitely extended on May 11, 1995.