Iran has been elected as one of the vice-presidents at the 11th Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which is currently taking place at the United Nations in New York. This election, supported by the Non-Aligned Movement, positions Iran in a formal leadership role despite its nuclear program being under intense scrutiny from the international community. The NPT, which came into force in 1970, aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, promote peaceful nuclear energy, and pursue nuclear disarmament. It recognizes five nuclear-weapon states: the United States, Russia, China, Britain, and France, while other countries agree not to acquire nuclear weapons but retain rights to civilian nuclear programs under international safeguards. Iran's election has sparked controversy, particularly among Western nations, as its nuclear activities have raised proliferation concerns. The U.S. criticized the decision, labeling it an affront to the treaty due to Iran's perceived lack of cooperation with international oversight. While the vice-presidency does not grant Iran direct control over treaty outcomes, it provides the country with increased visibility and prestige within the conference's leadership structure.