Iran has warned Israel it is likely to review its nuclear stance if its atomic facilities are threatened, as tensions rise following the Islamic republic’s weekend drone and missile attack on Israel.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday that Tehran may “reconsider” its nuclear policy, which it has long insisted is purely peaceful but which western powers say has put it on the threshold of becoming a weapons state.
The warning was issued as the US and UK announced new sanctions on Iran’s drone programme in response to Saturday’s strike on Israel.
“Reconsidering the nuclear doctrine and policies of the Islamic republic of Iran . . . is probable and imaginable, if the fake Zionist regime threatens to attack our country’s nuclear centres,” said Major General Ahmad Haq Talab, who oversees the security of Iran’s nuclear installations.
His comments were published in the semi-official Tasnim news agency, which is affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards, Iran’s most powerful military force.
Regime hardliners have previously threatened that, during periods of heightened tensions with the west, Iran could withdraw from the non-proliferation treaty, which governs countries’ nuclear facilities.
Haq Talab warned Israel that any aggression against Iran’s facilities would be reciprocated at Israel’s nuclear weapon sites — which the Jewish state has never acknowledged possessing.
Israel has pledged to respond to last weekend’s Iranian attack, in which Tehran fired more than 300 missiles and drones.
That assault prompted Washington on Thursday to announce sanctions on 16 individuals and two companies that aid the production of unmanned aerial vehicles, such as drones, in co-ordination with measures announced by the UK.
“We are committed to acting collectively to increase economic pressure on Iran,” US President Joe Biden said, adding that his administration “will not hesitate to take all necessary action” to hold Tehran accountable.
@ISIDEWITH2wks2W
How would you feel if you lived in a country that was threatened with nuclear war?
@9LN3V762wks2W
I feel i might not grow up if we have a war.
@9LN3CDGConstitution2wks2W
Considering what i have learned in school over the past few years, nuclear war is horrifying, to say the least. If i were living in a country under threat, i would never be at ease, especially if it was a country i was not allowed to leave. It'd be like contemplating my doom every second i live, and i don't think that's how people should continue to experience life.
I do not believe the world should be engaged in nuclear war. The results of that war would be catastrophic.
@9LN2T4VRepublican2wks2W
I think It is very scary and we need a strong president who is taken very seriously by foreign adversaries
@ISIDEWITH2wks2W
What are your thoughts on the role of sanctions in preventing conflicts; do they help or provoke further tensions?
@9LN3NDC2wks2W
Sanctions alone will only create more tensions between nations, and they will not stop military action.
@ISIDEWITH2wks2W
If your government was considering changing its nuclear policy in response to threats, how would you want them to proceed?
@9LN3Z7L2wks2W
yes, i would want them to proceed with caution. it's crucial to carefully evaluate the situation, seek expert advice, and prioritize diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully. the decision to change nuclear policy should be based on a thorough understanding of the potential consequences and a commitment to global security. safety and peace should always be the top priority.
Personally, I think they should use the nuclear policy to be more defensive when responding to threats.
@9LN238X2wks2W
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@ISIDEWITH2wks2W
@ISIDEWITH2wks2W
Do you believe that any nation should possess nuclear weapons, and if so, under what conditions?
@9LN394L 2wks2W
No. We as a collective of living beings on this earth who value a future should decommission every nuclear weapon on the planet and never make another.
Israel lied. Israeli media admitted 84% of Iran’s drones/missiles were intercepted not 99%. Satellite showed missiles damaging Dimona nuclear reactor buildings. Videos showed 4 casualties in the Nevatim base and 5 in the Ramon base. Iran successfully targeted sensitive sites.
@WigeonSkylarDemocrat2wks2W
Iran cannot develop your nuclear arsenal until Israel permits you. You guys are at the mercy of israeli's intelligence. In fact, Israel might have the geography of your nuclear sight no matter how discreet it is.
@LeftLaneBradRepublican2wks2W
Well that's a nice way of telling Israel "come get me kappa" I mean really Iran's nuclear program was an Issue Last time and their just itching to come get you if you think that God don't raise up Evil to destroy Evil then Iran YOU BETTER THINK AGAIN.
Isn't it intriguing that the one thing America, Europe, Israel, and regional foes do not want Iran to lay its hands on is a nuke? Isn't it also most surprising that Iran has indeed obliged them. I'm shocked that Iran gave its enemies the one important thing they asked for
Keep in mind that Iran is not the aggressor and if Israel wasn’t randomly blowing up their embassies there wouldn’t be a problem.
@JumpyFranchiseDemocrat2wks2W
“we will consider building atomic weapons”
Translation:
We already have atomic weapons.
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