Kremlin Affirms Support for Iran's Continued NPT Membership
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Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow views the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as the cornerstone of the nuclear regime and hopes Iran remains a party to it. This diplomatic stance signals Russia's continued support for the multilateral framework governing Iran's nuclear program, potentially countering calls for stricter enforcement or withdrawal.
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Expressed hope that Iran remains in the NPT, citing it as the cornerstone of the nuclear non-proliferation regime.
Referenced as a party to the NPT whose continued membership is desired by Moscow.
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"Both events involve Russian diplomatic statements from Moscow on the same day affirming support for Iran's nuclear status and rights, representing a consistent diplomatic stance."
"Both events reflect Russia's diplomatic opposition to US-led efforts to restrict or end Iran's nuclear program, with the new event reinforcing the stance taken by the IAEA envoy."
"The new event represents a diplomatic counter-move to the US-led intelligence and enforcement efforts described in the recent event, highlighting the opposing diplomatic and security postures of Russia and the US regarding Iran's nuclear program."