Can Iran withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty and go nuclear?

Iran, an Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty(NPT) signatory since 1970, is now considering legislation that could push the country toward leaving the treaty amid growing tensions with Israel and a censure from the IAEA. Citing Article X of the treaty, Tehran may legally exit by claiming its 'supreme interests' are at risk. The last country to do so — North Korea — became a nuclear state

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