The Iran Negotiation Is Not One SystemNPT limits, zero-enrichment demands, missiles, and proxy pressure as a single fragmented architectureThe Last WireMost coverage of the Iran negotiations focuses on uranium enrichment, inspections, and sanctions.
But what if that's only one layer of the story?
This article examines the collision between Iran's treaty rights under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), U.S. demands for zero enrichment, missile capabilities that exist outside the treaty framework, and regional proxy warfare that shapes the negotiations from the shadows.
The result is a system where law, strategy, and conflict overlap without ever fully aligning.
Are negotiators trying to solve one problem, or manage three separate systems at the same time?
Read the full article at The Last Wire.
What do you think? Can the NPT framework still function in a world where missiles, proxies, and strategic risk increasingly matter more than treaty language?
— Gonzo
