11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Statement delivered by Mr. Richard Sadleir, Special Advisor for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament
27 April 2026
President,
Australia does not support Iran putting itself forward for a leadership role at this Review Conference. Iran’s failure to cooperate with the IAEA, non-compliance with its safeguards obligations and ongoing threat to the countries of its region make clear that it is unfit for such a position. Holding such a position damages the credibility of this Review Conference.
Australia agrees with those who have disassociated from any consensus on Iran’s appointment to such a leadership role.