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WATCH: What is the NPT, and why has Iran threatened to withdraw?

As the ceasefire between Iran and Israel appears to hold, there are now questions about the future of the Iranian nuclear programme.

The Iranian government earlier said its parliament is drafting legislation to withdraw from the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Iran is a partner to the treaty but there are calls for the country to pull out of it.

Al Jazeera reports on the risks if Iran withdraws from the treaty.

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