Russia Opposes Iran's Possible NPT Exit
Russia expressed concern over Iran's potential exit from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), stating it would be undesirable and calling for further clarification. Russian officials emphasized Iran's commitment to peaceful nuclear development and denied any plans to build nuclear weapons.
Consensus
- Russia does not want Iran to exit the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NNT)
- The Russian presidential press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, stated that the NPT is a cornerstone of the non-proliferation regime
- Russia has heard statements from Iran about considering exit from the NPT and considers them needing further clarification
- Russia believes Iran is committed to its non-proliferation obligations and is focused on peaceful nuclear development
- Russia asserts that Iran has no plans or work underway to develop nuclear weapons
Points of divergence
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated in September that Iran enriches uranium to 60% for peaceful purposes and proposed a deal on its enriched uranium stockpiles in 2025–2026 — vedomosti
- U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said in September that Washington is ready to supply Iran with nuclear fuel if Tehran gives up its enrichment program — vedomosti
- Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei stated that Iran's potential exit from the NPT depends on actions taken by Washington — vesti
Coverage (5 sources)
- Peskov: Russia does not want Iran to exit the NPT — Коммерсантъ
- In the Kremlin, they count on Iran not exiting the NPT — Интерфакс
- Peskov: Russia would not want Iran to exit the NPT — Ведомости
- RF heard statements about possible exit of Iran from NPT, they need additional clarification, said Peskov. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- In the Kremlin, it was stated that Russia did not want Iran to exit the NPT — Вести
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