Iran may quit Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty if attacked:IRGC Cmdr.Jafari

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said on Sunday that he thinks Iran will quit the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty if the country’s nuclear facilities come under attack.
“In case of an attack, Iran’s obligations will change. My assessment is that Iran may leave the NPT,” Mohammad Ali Jafari said.

However, the major general said it would not mean that Iran will develop nuclear weapons “because we have a religious decree from the Supreme Leader” against atomic weapons.

The IRGC chief also said in the case of an attack by Israel, Iran would close the strategic Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, and would target U.S. bases in the Middle East.

“This is a declared policy by Iran that if war occurs in the region and the Islamic Republic is involved, it is natural that the Strait of Hormuz as well as the energy (market) will face difficulties,” Jafari told a press conference.

He also said he does not think Israel would attack Iran “without U.S. permission.”

However, the senior general added, “Our response to Israel is clear. I do not think that anything will remain of Israel considering the small size (of Israel) and vulnerabilities of this regime.”