After two military officials, the Supreme Leader’s own advisor for international affairs, Kamal Kharazi – who was also Minister of Foreign Affairs – affirmed that Iran would not hesitate to produce atomic weapons in the event of an Israeli threat.
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With our correspondent in Tehran, Siavosh Ghazi
In Iran, the threat is now precise and clear. “ Two years ago, I asserted that we had the capacity to manufacture the atomic weapon but that we had no intention of doing so. But if our existence is threatened, we will be forced to change our nuclear doctrine “, said Kamal Kharazi.
Iranian officials have always affirmed for more than twenty years that, according to a fatwa from the supreme leader, the manufacture and use of atomic weapons was prohibited. But things are starting to change.
Iran appears to have changed its policy of restraint in the region
A few weeks ago, two senior officials in Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards said that if Israel wanted to attack Iran’s nuclear sites, Iran would change its nuclear weapons policy.
After the attack on Israel last April 13 Using drones and missiles, Iran appears to have changed its policy of restraint in the region. Iranian officials have clearly stated that Tehran will respond to any attack against its territory but also its interests in the region.
Iran is increasingly posing as the dominant power in the region, which explains Kamal Kharazi’s new statements.
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