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Iran says not seeking nuclear weapons but non-proliferation treaty under review

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Iran said on Monday it was not seeking nuclear weapons but the issue of whether to remain part of the non-proliferation treaty was under review in parliament.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran has never sought and does not seek nuclear weapons,” said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei in a weekly press briefing.

“Regarding membership in this treaty, regardless of our clear position on the prohibition of all weapons of mass destruction, this is genuinely a debate taking place within public opinion and at the parliamentary level.”

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