Iran Warns It Will Change Nuclear Doctrine if Existence Threatened
Advisor to Khamenei Says Iran Will Review its Nuclear Doctrine if its Existence is Seriously Threatened
Iran has warned that it will change its nuclear doctrine if its existence is threatened, according to an advisor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The warning comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, which has accused Iran of developing nuclear weapons. Iran has denied the allegations.
Iran's Nuclear Doctrine
Iran's current nuclear doctrine is based on the principle of "neither confirm nor deny," meaning that it does not officially acknowledge or deny having nuclear weapons. However, Iran has said that it will use nuclear weapons if it is attacked by another country with nuclear weapons.
The advisor to Khamenei, Ali Akbar Velayati, said that Iran would review its nuclear doctrine if its existence was seriously threatened. He did not specify what changes might be made to the doctrine.
The warning from Iran comes as the United States and its allies are considering military action against Iran's nuclear program. The United States has said that it will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons, and it has threatened to use military force if necessary.
Iran has said that it will not give up its nuclear program, and it has threatened to retaliate if it is attacked by the United States or its allies.
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