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Former Iranian Nuclear Chief Fereydoon Abbasi: If I Receive Orders To Build A Nuclear Bomb – I Will Do It; We Can Build A Small Nuclear Bomb That Can Destroy A Whole Military Base, And Is Not Classifi
Fereydoon Abbasi, former head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, discussed Iran potentially building and detonating a nuclear weapon in a May 26, 2025 interview on (Iran). He said that he has not yet received orders to build a nuclear bomb - but if he does, he will carry them out. Abbasi added that any attacks on production sites would have little impact on the timeline for developing a bomb. Abbasi stated that now is the time for people to leave Israel, warning that if the "Resistance Front" is threatened, no part of the Zionist regime should be considered immune. He said that all residents are complicit in the Israeli government's actions by remaining there and supporting it, and therefore the "Resistance Front," the Islamic world, and freedom-seeking people worldwide should demand their elimination. Abbasi said that technological advances now make it possible to build smaller nuclear bombs that may not be classified as weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and could destroy just a military base, unlike the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He also warned the U.S., England, and Israel that an attack might not come via missile or aircraft but from within. He said: "The West is vulnerable to beasts of its own creation," referencing groups like ISIS, which he claimed were created by the West. Fereydoon Abbasi: "In one of my interviews, I said that we had reached the capability to build a [nuclear] weapon 15-20 years ago, but we had not built it for several reasons. [...] "[Building] this weapon requires two parts – the material and the technology. Let's say that you have the required material, such as uranium or plutonium. What technology will be employed? Detonation technology is needed. This means that if you can domestically produce detonators for RPGs, and if you can produce TOW and other anti-tank missiles... If they have a cone shape, why can't we make them into cylinders or spheres? This can be done. [...] "We can create a symmetrical explosion. I am willing to demonstrate it for the skeptics using a cylindrical containment. [...] "So far, we have not received orders to build [a nuclear bomb]. If they tell me to build it, I will do it. [...] "It is a mistake to set a time frame, whether six months, a month, a year, or a day. Once the decision is made, you will need to make some small changes. If you work with uranium, you will need 90% enriched uranium. This level of enrichment can be achieved by laser, by electromagnetism, or by centrifuges." Interviewer: "If we decide to build [nuclear weapons], and during the time it takes us to build them, they attack and destroy our infrastructure, what should we do?" Abbasi: "Which infrastructure? Our nuclear infrastructure? Nothing would happen." Interviewer: "How come?" Abbasi: "Our capabilities are spread all over the country. [...] "If they target the production sites, it will be inconsequential to our timetable." Interviewer: "Our timetable to build [a bomb]?" Abbasi: "Because our [nuclear materials] are not stored above ground for them to hit. [...] "We need to stand firmly behind our armed forces and tell them to go and strike whoever threatens us, wherever they may be. The Zionist regime has committed countless killings. All the Zionists who remained there are hardcore Zionists. Now is the time for those who wish to emigrate to have their chance to leave. Moving forward, if the Resistance Front faces any damage or threats by the Zionist regime – including nuclear threats – no location inside the Zionist regime should be regarded immune, whether it is populated or not. They are all complicit in the killings, because they stayed there to support the regime. The Resistance Front, the Islamic world, and the freedom-seeking people worldwide should demand that all of them be eliminated. [...] "If they threaten us – like the nuclear threats they made during the Bush era – we cannot sit idly by. Advancements in technology allow for the production of less powerful nuclear weapons that may not fall under the definition of WMDs. We should not think of these [devices] like the ones from Hiroshima or Nagasaki. It is now possible to destroy just a military base. [...] "Countries like the U.S., England, and the Zionist regime should be aware that attacks will not always be carried out by means of missiles or aircraft. I say this because they focus so much on our missiles... What if they are attacked from within?" Interviewer: "How come?" Abbasi: "If the attacks come from the inside. Did they not create ISIS and Al-Nusra? Did they not own up to creating ISIS? Where are these groups that were gathered from different countries? Aren't they responsible for carrying out terrorist acts in different countries? The West is vulnerable to beasts of its own creation. They must expect that any action or threat against sovereign countries will result in repercussions against them."
Express Tribune
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
12 rescued from Katcha robbers' lair
Police entered the dacoit-infested thickets in the riverine area of Sukkur to safely recover 12 kidnapped persons from the lair of most wanted criminal gang after a fierce gun battle. A large-scale operation launched on the directives of Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to dismantle criminal networks in the riverine (Katcha) areas, specifically targeting dacoits and hardened criminals, began on May 12. The initiative led to the rescue of 12 kidnapped individuals from their captors. The operation continued into May 13 in the Bagarji Katcha area of Sukkur, where police faced intense resistance. Armed with sophisticated weaponry, including 12.7 mm machine guns, G3 rifles, submachine guns (SMGs), hand grenades, and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), the dacoits launched a fierce retaliation. Despite heavy fire, police forces destroyed several hideouts and arrested key suspects during the encounters. The difficult terrain of the Katcha region further complicated the operation. The dacoits had dug trenches to obstruct the movement of Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), and the dense forest limited police mobility. However, law enforcement pressed forward undeterred. The scale of the operation was considerable. It involved significant personnel and equipment, including five APCs, two from the IG pool, two from Ghotki, and one from Sukkur, as well as surveillance drones providing real-time aerial monitoring. The operation was led by SSP Sukkur Azhar Khan and SSP Khairpur Hassan Sardar and included 100 police personnel, six Station House Officers (SHOs), and two Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs). Among the notable achievements of the operation was the destruction of hideouts belonging to the notorious dacoit Rajab Jatoi. Although Jatoi managed to escape, his base was reportedly reduced to ashes. Six dacoits were injured in the operation, including Salamo Jatoi, cousin of the infamous Kashmir Jatoi, one suspected member of the Teghani gang, and four unidentified members of the Rahimo Phulpoto and Jatoi gangs. The 12 rescued hostages included nine from Khairpur and three from Sukkur. Acting on the directives of Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, police in Sukkur and Khairpur launched this decisive offensive. "The protection of citizens' lives and property is the top priority of the provincial government, and any negligence in this regard will not be tolerated," the chief minister said. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to upholding the rule of law and urged citizens to report any suspicious activity to the authorities. Budget meeting for next fiscal year CM Murad has initiated budget meetings to finalise development proposals and allocations for the next financial year. In this regard, two separate meetings of the Finance Department and the Planning and Development Department were held at CM House on Wednesday. These meetings were attended by Minister P&D Nasir Shah, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, PSCM Agha Wasif, Chairman P&D Najam Shah, Secretary Finance Fayaz Jatoi, Special Secretary Finance Asghar Memon, and Member P&D Fatah Tunio. The CM stressed on reducing non-development expenditures, increasing allocations for development projects, like K-IV water supply, Shahrah-e-Bhutto Expressway, and transport schemes in Karachi. CM Murad, UNICEF representative meet CM Murad met with UNICEF Representative Abdullah A. Fadil to discuss collaborative development plans. They reviewed the current two-year workplan (2023-2024) covering health, nutrition, education, child protection, WASH, and other sectors. Key initiatives include, $5.5 million project for maternal, neonatal, and child health services, Rs17.5 million project for improving nutrition and early childhood development, $3.2m program for policy reforms and child protection mechanisms, $7m partnership to reduce out-of-school children and enhance teacher skills, and $16.8m initiative for climate-resilient water and sanitation infrastructure.
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Two RPGs, five grenades recovered in SBS Nagar forest area
Punjab Police's state special operation cell (SSOC), Amritsar, in a joint operation with a central agency, recovered a large cache of terrorist hardware during an intelligence-led operation carried out at a secluded forested area near Tibba Nangal-Kular Road in SBS Nagar, officials said. The seizure was made from a secluded forested area near Tibba Nangal-Kular Road in SBS Nagar. Confirming the development, director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said this has dealt a major blow to Pakistan's ISI-backed cross-border terror networks which are trying to revive sleeper cells. 'The recovered terrorist hardware includes two rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), five P-86 hand grenades and one wireless communication set with accessories. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the recovered consignment was deliberately concealed by hostile operatives as part of a premeditated plan to disrupt public order in the state. Probe has also indicated a coordinated effort by Pakistan's ISI and allied terror outfits, to revive dormant sleeper cells in the state', the DGP said. A case has been registered under Sections 25 of the Arms Act, Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act and Sections 111 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Police Station SSOC, Amritsar, said Sukhminder Singh Mann, AIG SSOC Amritsar. The DGP added that these recoveries are part of the Punjab Police's sustained crackdown on terror modules sponsored by ISI. 'Punjab Police remains firmly committed to neutralising these threats and safeguarding the state's peace and security,' he added. The development came close on the heels of SSOC-Amritsar recovering a consignment comprising IEDs, hand grenades, sophisticated weapons, and ammunition from an area near the Indo-Pak border in the Ajnala Sector. Similarly, three weeks back, Counter Intelligence, Jalandhar, had also busted a terror module with the arrest of four individuals after recovering one RPG, two IEDs, 2kg RDX, one remote control, two hand grenades with detonators, three pistols along with six magazines and 34 cartridges. AIG Mann said: 'Further investigations are underway to identify and apprehend those responsible for concealing the recovered explosive material.'
New Indian Express
06-05-2025
- New Indian Express
IEDs, RPGs and grenades recovered in SBS Nagar district in Punjab
CHANDIGARH: In a major blow to Pakistan's ISI-backed cross-border terror networks, the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Amritsar of Punjab Police, in a joint operation with a central agency, recovered a large cache of terror hardware. The cache was recovered during an intelligence-led operation carried out at a secluded forested area near Tibba Nangal-Kular Road in the SBS Nagar district of the State. Director General of Police, Punjab, Gaurav Yadav said that the recovered terror hardware includes two Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), five P-86 Hand Grenades and one wireless communication set with accessories. Yadav said that the preliminary investigation has revealed that the recovered consignment was deliberately concealed by hostile operatives as part of a premeditated plan to disrupt public order in the state. "Probe has also indicated a coordinated effort by Pakistan's ISI and allied terror outfits, to revive dormant sleeper cells in the State,'' he said.
India Today
06-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Plot to revive sleeper cells foiled in Punjab, grenades, terror hardware seized
In a major breakthrough in anti-terror operations, the Punjab Police's special cell has seized a cache of terrorist hardware and ammunition in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district, foiling an attempt by Pakistan's ISI-backed cross-border terror networks to revive sleeper cells in the region, officials said on on intelligence inputs, the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) of Punjab Police, in coordination with central agencies, seized two rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), five P-86 hand grenades, and a wireless communication set, the Punjab Police DGP probe indicate a coordinated operation by Pakistan's ISI and allied terror outfits to revive sleeper cells in Punjab," he said. The anti-terror operation comes just days after Pakistan-based terrorists opened fire on civilians in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, killing 26 people, most of them tourists. Security agencies, particularly in border regions, have been placed on high alert following the April 22 sleeper cells are covert groups of terrorists who remain inactive for long periods, blending into local communities until they receive orders to carry out attacks or provide support to active terrorist operations. Speaking exclusively to India Today, a former sleeper cell member said that the Pahalgam attack couldn't have been possible without the help of sleeper cells and around 5-6 of them were in touch with the Lashkar terrorists who carried out the a similar anti-terror operation on Sunday, the Border Security Force (BSF) arrested a Pakistani national in Punjab's Gurdaspur district for allegedly attempting to infiltrate the India-Pakistan border. The individual, identified as Muhammad Hussain, has been handed over to the Punjab Police and remains in week, a Pakistani Ranger, part of the country's paramilitary force, was also detained by Indian border forces. A preliminary investigation suggests the soldier may have been on an espionage or reconnaissance mission, amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Punjab
