A nuclear-armed nation has sharply criticized the United Nations' atomic watchdog, accusing it of applying inconsistent rules while insisting its own nuclear capabilities are a permanent and unchangeable reality. The rebuke comes amid ongoing tensions over global non-proliferation efforts, with the country rejecting any suggestion its nuclear program could be subject to international review or negotiation. Officials emphasize that the status is seen as a cornerstone of national security, framing the stance as a response to perceived bias in how different states are treated under nuclear agreements. The statement underscores deep divisions over how nuclear policies should be enforced worldwide.
The country rebukes the UN atomic agency's 'double standards' and says nuclear status is 'irreversible'.
