Iran's Assembly of Experts has called for a review of withdrawal from the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and a revision of the country's defence doctrine. It stops short of announcing a withdrawal.
In a 10-point statement on Thursday 12 November, published by the state outlets IRIB and ISNA, the Assembly described reviewing NPT withdrawal, revising defence doctrine and 'necessary deterrence' as an 'unavoidable necessity' and a 'national demand', Clashreport reports.
The statement asks officials, guided by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, to take up the demand. The Assembly cannot itself take Iran out of the NPT.
According to Mehr, the statement warns that any fresh attack would meet an immediate, effective response 'without geographic limits'. It also calls for a 'war economy headquarters' overseen by the Leader's office.
Some coverage, including Mehr's headline, presents the statement as backing an NPT exit. The text calls for a review and announces no withdrawal.