In the wake of a recent war with the United States, more Iranian clerics and officials are calling for the country to abandon its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear bomb. They argue that Iran must rebuild its deterrence capabilities to ensure national security. This shift in rhetoric reflects growing sentiment within Iran that nuclear weapons may be necessary in response to perceived threats from the U.S. and its allies.
The debate underscores the deepening tensions between Tehran and Washington, with implications for regional stability and global nonproliferation efforts.
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