SIGNIFICANT: NPT withdrawal is now on the table for Iran's Assembly of Experts, alongside a revised defense doctrine and new deterrence.
Full statement: "Reviewing withdrawal from the NPT, revising the country's defense doctrine, and creating the needed deterrence has become an
Assessment
Iran's Assembly of Experts is publicly weighing NPT withdrawal as a formal option, alongside a defense doctrine overhaul. This signals a potential shift from nuclear ambiguity toward explicit breakout capability. The move pressures Western negotiators and Israel's defense planners. Watch for whether this rhetoric translates into IAEA inspector restrictions or enrichment acceleration.