During a seminar hosted by the PIR Center, Andrey Belousov, the head of the Russian delegation to the NPT Review Conference, articulated that Iran's potential withdrawal from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) would not align with the country's interests, neither at present nor in the future. Belousov acknowledged Iran's sovereignty in making such decisions but stressed that leaving the NPT would isolate Iran from crucial benefits outlined in Articles 3 and 4, which pertain to the development of peaceful nuclear energy. He noted that this aspect is particularly significant for Iran, as it seeks to advance its nuclear capabilities for peaceful purposes. Furthermore, Belousov warned that a withdrawal could provide adversaries with justification to take severe actions against Iran, thereby exacerbating tensions. He concluded by expressing his belief that the Iranian leadership is unlikely to take such a drastic step, recognizing the potential consequences of such a decision.