Iran's nuclear program is a subject of intense scrutiny, especially under the pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to abandon it. Despite this pressure, Iran has committed to safeguarding its nuclear stockpile. Former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has publicly opposed the use of nuclear weapons based on religious principles, creating a dichotomy between Iran's strategic interests and its moral stance. The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) plays a critical role in this context, as it discourages the development of nuclear weapons but allows for the advancement of nuclear technology for civilian use. This duality is significant since many technologies used in civilian nuclear programs can also be repurposed for military applications. The NPT mandates certain safeguards to ensure that civilian nuclear programs do not lead to the possession of nuclear weapons, including stringent monitoring of uranium enrichment and plutonium reprocessing activities.