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Russia Today
31-03-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Iranian MP calls for nuclear bombs
US President Donald Trump would not dare threaten to bomb Iran if Tehran had nuclear weapons, Ahmad Naderi, a member of the Presidium of the Iranian Parliament, said on Monday. A day earlier, the US president threatened Iran with unprecedented bombing if it doesn't accept a nuclear deal. 'It will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before,' he told NBC News on Sunday. Iran could follow the example of North Korea to bolster its security in the face of the threat, Naderi suggested in a post on X. 'Observing Trump's behavior and speech during his first term with North Korea shows that having a nuclear weapon has brought security to Korea,' he said. Trump wouldn't make such threats if Tehran were similarly armed, Naderi asserted. READ MORE: North Korea reveals nuclear-powered submarine 'For a long time, many elites and sympathizers of the country and the [Islamic] Revolution have been calling for the bomb to be tested and announced. If we were also armed with nuclear weapons, Trump would not dare to threaten bombing,' he said. Despite threatening North Korea with 'fire and fury like the world has never seen' over Pyongyang's nuclear program in 2017, Trump instead went on to engage the country diplomatically during his first presidential term. After several meetings, denuclearization talks later collapsed over disagreements on sanctions relief and North Korea's nuclear program. Pyongyang has since continued to conduct missile tests, including of its nuclear delivery systems. READ MORE: Tehran responds to Trump's threat Tehran's nuclear program has also been a bone of contention in US-Iranian relations for years. In February, a month after the start of his second presidential term, Trump announced a renewed push for 'maximum pressure' on Iran. After the US president's recent escalation in rhetoric, Tehran rejected direct talks with Washington, citing a loss of trust following Trump's unilateral withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018. The international agreement was envisioned to scale down the Iranian nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Earlier on Monday, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that Tehran would retaliate against any US attack.
Al Manar
12-02-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Imam Khamenei Highlights Iran's Military Power Feared by Foes
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei has hailed the participation of people in Monday rallies across the country on the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, saying President Masoud Pezeshkian's 'clear and decisive' speech complemented the great popular movement. The Leader made the remarks during a Wednesday meeting with scientists, specialists, and officials from Iran's defense industry, as well as several families of martyrs from the country's defense sector. 'This recent Bahman 22 (February 10) was one of the most outstanding celebrations of the [Islamic] Revolution – one of the most significant ones,' Ayatollah Khamenei said, describing the rallies as a 'popular uprising' in the face of the enemy's massive propaganda campaign against the Islamic Revolution. 'The people indeed rose up on Monday; they took to the streets, chanted slogans, expressed their views in the media, and this happened across the entire country. It was a popular uprising, a great national movement,' he said. 'Rallies conveyed message of unity' The Leader further said the participation of young people and the broad turnout across the country, including in villages despite bitterly cold and highly unfavorable weather, conveyed a 'message of unity' from the Iranian nation. Emphasizing the significance of the huge turnout, Ayatollah Khamenei noted that Iranians had done something 'extraordinary' by showcasing their 'identity, dignity, strength, and resilience' in the face of 'foolish threats' repeatedly made against them. 'Complementing this great popular movement on Bahman 22 were the clear and decisive remarks of the esteemed president, who voiced the people's concerns and articulated what needed to be said,' he said. 'I always reiterate to my audience, to the dear young people to whom I am deeply attached and devoted, that actions must be taken at the right time. The Iranian nation acted at the right time on Monday; they did what needed to be done exactly when it needed to be done. They showed themselves at the right moment.' Prior to the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei visited the Eghtedar-1403 exhibition for an hour, which showcased the latest achievements and capabilities of the country's defense industry scientists and specialists. The exhibition featured advanced equipment and new technologies used in air defense, ballistic and cruise missiles, smart munitions, space technology, drones and aviation, naval vessels, and energy systems. Referring to the exhibition, the Leader described the issue of defending the nation and ensuring the country's security as extremely important, stating that Iran's defensive power is now widely recognized – admired by the 'friends of the Revolution' and feared by its enemies – making it a significant asset for the country. Ayatollah Khamenei recalled a time when global bullies refused to sell Iran essential defense equipment, even at heavy prices. He noted that those same powers now demand that Iran refrain from selling military equipment to others, emphasizing the vast gap between their past stance of 'we won't sell to you' and their current plea of 'don't sell to others,' a gap that has been bridged through the 'efforts of Iranian scientists and the sharp minds of young specialists.' Highlighting Iran's remarkable defense advancements despite ongoing sanctions, the Leader said that the country's defense industry has reached a point where if any part or equipment is withheld, Iranian youth produce an even better version domestically.
