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Iran’s nuclear program has once again moved to the center of international debate after a senior commander made comments suggesting Tehran will continue developing nuclear capabilities as long as the United States and Israel maintain their own nuclear weapons.
The remarks by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander-in-chief Ahmad Vahidi have intensified concerns among global leaders and analysts who have spent years monitoring Iran’s nuclear activities.
His comments come at a time when diplomatic efforts remain fragile and tensions between Iran, Israel, and Western countries continue to shape regional security discussions.
Vahidi’s statement has raised new questions about whether Iran’s nuclear ambitions are primarily focused on deterrence, negotiation leverage, or a broader military strategy.
According to reports of his remarks, Vahidi argued that Iran views its nuclear activities as part of its national security strategy rather than a temporary negotiating tool. He said Tehran would continue pursuing nuclear capabilities as long as countries it considers adversaries maintain their own nuclear arsenals.
“As long as the United States and Israel possess nuclear weapons, we will continue working on them for our national security,” Vahidi said, according to translations of the comments. “If they disarm, we will disarm.”
The statement immediately attracted international attention because Iran has repeatedly insisted that its nuclear program is intended for peaceful purposes, while the United States, Israel, and several other governments have expressed concerns that Tehran could eventually develop the ability to produce nuclear weapons.
Iran Links Nuclear Program to U.S. and Israeli Weapons
