In this Gatestone Institute article, Dr. Majid Rafizadeh warns that Iran’s regime has openly declared it has “no choice but to build the nuclear bomb,” viewing it as essential deterrence after Trump’s policy shifts.
- Fars News, reflecting IRGC hardline views, published commentary signaling the regime’s intent to pursue nuclear weapons for strength in negotiations.
- Iran saw Trump’s reversal on ballistic missiles as an opening, reasoning nuclear arms provide the ultimate insurance for survival and expansion.
- The regime uses diplomacy as cover while advancing covertly, with IAEA struggling against restricted access to sites.
- History shows Libya and Ukraine disarmed with catastrophic results, while North Korea’s nuclear path ensured regime survival.
- Targeted military responses against ballistic, nuclear, and proxy activities remain necessary to deny the regime tools for global threats.
- Wishful agreements will fail as the ideological regime exploits lapses in Western resolve.
- Unrelenting pressure is required to weaken the regime and prevent a nuclear-armed Iran bent on destruction.
Read the full story:
https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/22672/iran-no-choice-nuclear-bomb


