The Strike on Iran and the NPT Regime: Live Weapons and Political Tricks

Russia in Global Affairs 2026

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Authors: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Sergey B. Batsanov, Sofya S. Shestakova
DOI: 10.31278/1810-6374-2026-24-1-47-58
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Abstract

The Iran nuclear issue has been on the international agenda for more than 20 years. Traditionally, diplomatic methods to resolve the issue have been favored, but June 2025 was a turning point, starting with the unprecedented Israeli-American attacks, followed by growing Western political and economic pressure. This article examines the motives for the June attack and assesses its regional and international implications, especially for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty regime.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nuclear Issues and Defense International Relations and Foreign Policy Terrorism Counterterrorism and Political Violence

Publication details

Journal / source
Russia in Global Affairs
Volume
24
Issue
1
Pages
47–58
Publication date
1 January 2026