Zahdi, a faculty member at the National Defense University, stated on September 27th, 2025, between 6:07 PM and 8:07 PM UTC, that Iran's effective deterrence means a war is unlikely in the coming months. He also noted that defense industries, despite damage, are currently operational. This statement was shared via the "yjcnewschannel" Telegram account. Zahdi's remarks come as Iran's Parliament is scheduled to review the nation's potential exit from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) on September 28th, 2025. A member of the National Assembly's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Man Kosari, indicated that the construction of an atomic bomb could be reviewed at a later date if the NPT exit is deemed necessary by the Majlis. Kosari also stated that a contract with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, previously agreed upon in Cairo, will not be implemented. These developments related to Iran's nuclear program occur amidst ongoing diplomatic discussions. Earlier on September 27th, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock in New York to discuss the program ahead of an October 5th deadline for international sanctions. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed frustration on September 27th, claiming that European negotiators had reneged on agreements after consulting with the United States, which affected discussions on IAEA inspectors and enriched uranium reserves.
