Iran revises nuclear rhetoric – what are the risks
Amid tough US sanctions, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei hinted at a revision of Tehran's stance against developing nuclear weapons, calling the Non-Proliferation Treaty meaningless. He also threatened to halt oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz. Former Economy Minister Ehsan Khandouzi warned of civil unrest due to rising fuel prices.
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei hinted that Tehran may reconsider its position against developing nuclear weapons. This statement came amid tough US sanctions and Donald Trump's threats of an 'economic apocalypse' for Iran. Rezaei noted that US attacks have proven the meaninglessness of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, as joining it does not protect states from military aggression. 'When America wages such a war, people naturally ask: why don't we develop nuclear weapons ourselves?' he said, adding that Iran has faced unprecedented inspections for years but still suffered strikes on its facilities. Additionally, Rezaei issued sharp threats to the US on social media platform X, warning that if the economic war continues, 'not a drop of oil will be exported – neither through the Strait of Hormuz nor anywhere else in the Persian Gulf.' The domestic situation is also heating up. Former Economy Minister Ehsan Khandouzi warned of approaching civil unrest and war due to upcoming increases in fuel and energy prices. Against this backdrop, Pakistan is attempting mediation efforts to bring the parties back to the negotiating table.