Core Viewpoint - Iran's parliament committee spokesperson suggests that Iran should now withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) [1] Summary by Relevant Sections Nuclear Agreement Context - In 2015, a nuclear agreement known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was reached between Iran and six countries: the UK, Germany, China, Russia, the US, and France, which included sanctions relief in exchange for limiting Iran's nuclear program [1] - In May 2018, the US, under President Donald Trump, withdrew from the nuclear agreement and reinstated sanctions against Tehran [1] Iran's Response - In response to the US withdrawal, Iran announced a gradual easing of restrictions on nuclear research, centrifuges, and enrichment levels, reducing its obligations under the agreement [1]