Iran's Assembly of Experts Urges Nuclear Treaty Review as Trump Warns Tehran and State Media Reports a Sirik Attack
Iran's clerical Assembly of Experts urged considering a treaty exit, Trump warned Tehran over any killing of a US official, and state media reported an attack on Sirik that is unconfirmed.
Friday, November 13, 2026/2 min read
Iran's Assembly of Experts has called on Tehran to consider leaving the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, Donald Trump has warned that Iran would not exist for long if it killed a senior US official, and Iranian state media has reported an "enemy" attack on the southern town of Sirik. As of about 12:05 UTC on Friday 13 November, the Sirik report is unconfirmed and no one has claimed it.
The Digest reported on Thursday that Israel's security cabinet had reportedly ordered attack preparations against Iran. The latest developments add pressure on both sides without a confirmed new round of strikes.
What did Iran's Assembly of Experts say about the nuclear treaty?
In a statement on Thursday, the Assembly called for Iran to consider withdrawing from the NPT, describing a review of defence policy and building deterrence as unavoidable necessities and a national, public demand, Nile Post reported. It warned that any renewed attack would draw an immediate response without geographical limits. The Assembly has not formally ordered withdrawal, the same report said. Fox News said the Assembly also called for revising Iran's defence doctrine. Article X of the treaty allows withdrawal on three months' notice, according to Nile Post.
What did Trump say, and what is the Sirik report?
Trump told Salem News Channel on Thursday that Iran would not exist very long if it killed a senior US official, Gulf News reported. The warning followed reports that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was moved to a military base over Iranian threats against him, per Gulf News and Fox News. Fox also reported that Trump said he could cripple Iran's energy, bridges and manufacturing in about three days but was holding off at the request of Gulf states, though he was not sure he agreed with them. He did not specify a response or timeline.
Iran's state agency IRNA reported an enemy attack on Sirik, in Hormozgan province, late on Thursday, without naming an attacker or giving damage details, Gulf News said. Iran International reported that residents heard explosions, and Gulf News noted there was no independent confirmation.
What about Hormuz, the Houthis and Israel?
Fox reported that two oil tankers were struck near the Strait of Hormuz and that all 22 crew were evacuated safely. The Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said on X that the group hit Pumping Station No. 7 on Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline with a drone and the Yanbu oil facility with a ballistic missile; Gulf News said the damage was not independently confirmed. Fox also reported, citing Israel's Channel 13, that the IDF told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot there was no immediate need to strike Iran but that Israel should join renewed US attacks if Trump ordered them.
What comes next depends on whether Washington answers the Sirik report and whether Tehran moves from the Assembly's call to a formal decision on the treaty.
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