Iran could be poised to withdraw from an international accord that seeks to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. This follows tensions with the United Nations’ atomic watchdog, compounded by the attacks on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program by Israel and the US.

"The NPT, a cornerstone of the non-proliferation regime, has been manipulated into a political weapon," Iran's U.N. envoy said.

Iran announced on June 16 that its parliament is drafting a bill to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), signaling a possible shift in its nuclear stance. The move comes as Tehran