Withdrawal from NPT not in Iran’s interests neither now nor in future — Russian MFA Ambassador-at-Large Andrey Belousov stated that Iran’s withdrawal from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) would not be in its interests. He suggested there are numerous reasons supporting this position. The Russian MFA’s stance indicates a view that such a move would be detrimental to Iran.

• Ambassador-at-Large Andrey Belousov commented on the situation.
• He stated that withdrawal from the NPT is not in Iran’s interests.
• Belousov indicated there are many reasons for this assessment.