Tehran, September 20 (Daily Kiran) : A senior security official from Iran has announced that the country has not yet made a decision regarding its potential withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, emphasized that any choice will largely depend on the actions of the United States.
In a recent interview, Rezaei reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to a religious edict issued by the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, which prohibits the development of nuclear weapons. However, he acknowledged uncertainty about future developments. He stated that accepting Iran’s conditions for ending the ongoing conflict would be in Washington’s best interest.
According to the Xinhua news agency, Iran’s conditions for peace include halting hostilities on all fronts, releasing frozen Iranian assets, and lifting maritime blockades against Iran. Rezaei noted that discussions are ongoing with mediators from Qatar and Pakistan, and Iran has communicated its terms for negotiations with the U.S.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to prioritize Iran’s nuclear activities during his diplomatic meetings at the United Nations next week. He plans to engage with leaders from Gulf countries, while U.S. officials have warned that entities conducting business with Tehran may face further repercussions.
On Tuesday, Trump will address the United Nations General Assembly, followed by a meeting with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in New York. Officials have indicated that Iran will be a significant topic during these discussions, though it remains unclear whether Trump or any U.S. representative will meet with Iranian officials directly.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated recently. On February 28, Israel and the U.S. conducted attacks on Tehran and other Iranian cities, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile and drone strikes targeting Israeli and U.S. military installations in the region. Iran has also tightened its control over the Strait of Hormuz.
On June 18, the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at ending hostilities in the region. This agreement stipulated that both nations would engage in talks within 60 days to reach a final resolution. However, the deadline of August 17 has passed, and with rising tensions, the future of these negotiations remains uncertain.
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