Telegraph urges Iranian supreme leader to cancel fatwa on nuclear weapons
Commanders within Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard have allegedly called on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to reconsider the religious prohibition against atomic bombs. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Top commanders have reportedly urged Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to lift the religious ban, citing existential threats
Senior commanders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have called on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to repeal his longstanding fatwa that prohibits the development and usage of nuclear weapons, as reported by The Telegraph on Sunday.
These commanders reportedly contend that acquiring atomic weapons is crucial for the nation's survival in the face of increasing pressure from Western adversaries.
Ayatollah Khamenei issued the fatwa in the mid-1990s, publicly announcing it in 2003. It explicitly forbids the production, stockpiling, and use of nuclear weapons, considering them incompatible with Islamic principles. This decree has long been a fundamental part of Iran’s official position regarding nuclear armament.
However, rising regional tensions, such as Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military sites near Tehran, have heightened internal discussions about national defense strategies, according to the AP. These attacks targeted locations related to Iran’s missile production and past nuclear research, revealing weaknesses in the nation’s defense infrastructure.
In response to these recent developments, IRGC leaders have reportedly voiced concerns that sticking to the fatwa might leave Iran poorly equipped to face existential threats, asserting that obtaining nuclear weapons could provide a significant deterrent against adversaries.
Relations between Iran and Western nations have deteriorated since the collapse of the 2015 nuclear agreement following the United States’ withdrawal in 2018. This situation has led to renewed economic sanctions and further diplomatic isolation for Iran. Despite these ongoing challenges, Ayatollah Khamenei has consistently rejected the idea of negotiations with the US, deeming such discussions unwise and dishonorable.
The supreme leader's unwavering stance against nuclear arms is grounded in both religious beliefs and a strategic approach designed to avoid deeper international isolation.
Analysts referenced by The Telegraph suggested that if Ayatollah Khamenei were to reconsider the fatwa, it could represent a significant change in Iran’s defense strategy, potentially accelerating nuclear development. Such a shift would likely intensify tensions with Israel and its Western allies.
Ramin Sohrabi contributed to this report for TROIB News
Senior commanders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have called on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to repeal his longstanding fatwa that prohibits the development and usage of nuclear weapons, as reported by The Telegraph on Sunday.
These commanders reportedly contend that acquiring atomic weapons is crucial for the nation's survival in the face of increasing pressure from Western adversaries.
Ayatollah Khamenei issued the fatwa in the mid-1990s, publicly announcing it in 2003. It explicitly forbids the production, stockpiling, and use of nuclear weapons, considering them incompatible with Islamic principles. This decree has long been a fundamental part of Iran’s official position regarding nuclear armament.
However, rising regional tensions, such as Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military sites near Tehran, have heightened internal discussions about national defense strategies, according to the AP. These attacks targeted locations related to Iran’s missile production and past nuclear research, revealing weaknesses in the nation’s defense infrastructure.
In response to these recent developments, IRGC leaders have reportedly voiced concerns that sticking to the fatwa might leave Iran poorly equipped to face existential threats, asserting that obtaining nuclear weapons could provide a significant deterrent against adversaries.
Relations between Iran and Western nations have deteriorated since the collapse of the 2015 nuclear agreement following the United States’ withdrawal in 2018. This situation has led to renewed economic sanctions and further diplomatic isolation for Iran. Despite these ongoing challenges, Ayatollah Khamenei has consistently rejected the idea of negotiations with the US, deeming such discussions unwise and dishonorable.
The supreme leader's unwavering stance against nuclear arms is grounded in both religious beliefs and a strategic approach designed to avoid deeper international isolation.
Analysts referenced by The Telegraph suggested that if Ayatollah Khamenei were to reconsider the fatwa, it could represent a significant change in Iran’s defense strategy, potentially accelerating nuclear development. Such a shift would likely intensify tensions with Israel and its Western allies.
Ramin Sohrabi contributed to this report for TROIB News
