US-Iran clash erupts at nuclear non-proliferation conference
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- Washington objects to Iran holding vice-presidential role at UN review conference.
- Tehran rejects criticism, accuses US of double standards over nuclear weapons.
A sharp exchange between the United States and Iran unfolded at the United Nations over the Iranian nuclear program during a month-long conference reviewing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Dispute at UN headquarters
The confrontation took place at the UN headquarters in New York, where Iran was selected as one of several vice-presidents for the conference examining the treaty’s implementation.
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The US strongly objected to the appointment, describing it as an “insult” to the non-proliferation framework. Washington accused Tehran of failing to meet its nuclear commitments and of not fully cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Iran rejects allegations
Iran rejected the accusations, defending its participation in the conference role and arguing that the United States lacks credibility on nuclear oversight.
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Tehran said the US, as the only country to have used nuclear weapons, cannot position itself as an impartial judge of other states’ compliance.
Rising tensions over nuclear oversight
The exchange reflects continuing friction between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear program and broader disagreements about enforcement of international safeguards.
The conference, which runs for several weeks, brings together signatories of the treaty to assess compliance and address global non-proliferation challenges, but the latest dispute underscored deep divisions over accountability and enforcement.
