The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/npt-nuclear-non-proliferation-treaty/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:04:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png NPT Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/npt-nuclear-non-proliferation-treaty/ 32 32 UN nuclear nonproliferation negotiations fail to yield agreement https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-nuclear-nonproliferation-negotiations-fail-to-yield-agreement/ Sat, 23 May 2026 03:52:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828741 Experts say though Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons remains in force, it 'keeps on becoming less and less anchored in reality'

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]]> Iran selected for a vice presidency post at UN’s nuclear non-proliferation confab https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-among-dozens-selected-for-vice-presidency-post-at-un-non-proliferation-confab/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:12:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3811510 US envoy tells conference that Tehran's selection is an 'affront' to the NPT, given that the Islamic Republic has 'long demonstrated its contempt for non-proliferation commitments'

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]]> Trump says he expects deal ‘shortly’ with Iran, threatens to ‘blow up’ power plants if not https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-he-expects-deal-shortly-with-iran-threatens-to-blow-up-power-plants-if-not/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:47:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3791368 President confirms US negotiating with hardliner Ghalibaf, but insists ex-IRGC commander is part of 'more reasonable regime'; Rubio: DC must be ready for 'probability' of talks failing

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]]> Amid war, Iranian hardliners ramp up once-taboo calls to seek nuclear bomb https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-war-iranian-hardliners-ramp-up-once-taboo-calls-to-seek-nuclear-bomb/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:36:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3788312 Killing of security chief Ali Larijani has made it more difficult for less hawkish figures to push back on IRGC hardliners' support for building a bomb and bolting NPT, sources say

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]]> European powers say Iran can avoid sanctions: Snapback ‘doesn’t mark end of diplomacy’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/european-powers-say-iran-can-avoid-sanctions-snapback-doesnt-mark-end-of-diplomacy/ Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:39:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3630432 Iran accuses Europeans of bad faith, 'blackmailing' Tehran; Pezeshkian: Israel and US want to 'divide, destroy Iran'; Iran's parliament drafting plan to quit Non-Proliferation Treaty

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]]> Iran says it may leave Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty if sanctions reimposed https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-it-may-leave-nuclear-non-proliferation-treaty-if-sanctions-reimposed/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:02:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3604818 Tehran's deputy FM warns that if Europe triggers 'snapback' measures, Iran will not show further restraint, urging the US to 'come with honesty to the table' and resume talks

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]]> Israel inflicted ‘significant damage’ on Iran during 12-day war, Mossad chief says https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-inflicted-significant-damage-on-iran-during-12-day-war-mossad-chief-says/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:43:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3590334 David Barnea says Israel must keep up operations against Tehran; Iranian FM says Islamic Republic still committed to Non-Proliferation Treaty as it cuts ties with IAEA

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]]> How Iran could further retaliate for Israel’s offensive https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-iran-could-further-retaliate-for-israels-offensive/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:51:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3576121 Tehran might block the Strait of Hormuz, leave the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, or recruit its proxies for terror attacks abroad — but such actions would also risk US anger

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]]> Iran says parliament preparing bill to leave nuclear non-proliferation treaty https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-parliament-preparing-bill-to-leave-nuclear-non-proliferation-treaty/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:31:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3574988 Tehran suggests UN nuclear watchdog 'prepared the ground' for Israel's offensive by finding it noncompliant with nuclear safeguard obligations

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]]> Why are the US and Saudi Arabia discussing a civil nuclear deal? https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-are-the-us-and-saudi-arabia-discussing-a-civil-nuclear-deal/ Thu, 08 May 2025 20:44:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3544971 A nuclear power industry in the kingdom could yield commercial and strategic gains, yet raise risk of weapons proliferation; Israel normalization now seems out of the picture

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]]> At UN nuclear conference, China, Iran, Oman decry Israeli minister’s comment on Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-un-nuclear-conference-china-iran-oman-decry-israeli-ministers-comment-on-gaza/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:16:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3153110 Beijing says Amichai Eliyahu's suggestion Israel could nuke Strip was 'extremely irresponsible and disturbing,' as nations gather for fourth confab aimed at nuclear-free Mideast

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]]> Washington slams ‘loose talk’ on nuclear weapons after Putin musings https://www.timesofisrael.com/washington-slams-loose-talk-on-nuclear-weapons-after-putin-musings/ Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:38:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2893865 State Department spokesman blasts 'dangerous' comments by Russian leader, who hinted at use of tactical nukes, told Kremlin 'such a threat is rising'

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]]> US calls out Russia’s ‘cynical obstruction’ of UN nuclear treaty review https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-calls-out-russias-cynical-obstruction-of-un-nuclear-treaty-review/ Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:22:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2826070 Moscow blocks joint declaration after quinquennial summit due to 'political' language in text Washington says relates to safety concerns over Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine

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]]> Russia blocks adoption at UN of nuclear disarmament text https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-blocks-adoption-at-un-of-nuclear-disarmament-text/ Sat, 27 Aug 2022 16:25:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2825500 Moscow denounces 'political' aspects of the document

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]]> US, allies slam Russia for ‘dangerous’ nuclear comments ahead of UN talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-allies-slam-russia-for-dangerous-nuclear-comments-ahead-of-un-talks/ Mon, 01 Aug 2022 19:29:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2809743 In response, Putin says nukes should 'never be unleashed' since there would be 'no winners' in such war

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