The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty explained
On 13 June, Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran, striking nuclear facilities, civilian neighbourhoods, and a state broadcasting station.
Iran retaliated, sparking a larger confrontation between the two countries.
Israel said the strikes, which have already killed hundreds of Iranians, were a necessary pre-emptive measure to prevent Iran from creating nuclear weapons.
Despite Iran insisting its nuclear programme is for civilian purposes only, Tehran has long faced accusations it is developing nuclear weapons, and threatened on Monday to withdraw from the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) on account of the attacks from Israel.
Middle East Eye tells you everything you need to know about NPT, a cornerstone of international law pertaining to nuclear weapons.