Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated in a recent interview with Al Jazeera that Tehran’s official nuclear doctrine is unlikely to undergo a significant shift. Speaking on Wednesday, Araghchi emphasized that Iran’s long-standing position against the development of nuclear weapons remains intact for now. However, he cautioned that the final direction of this policy ultimately rests with the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has yet to publicly express his specific jurisprudential or political views on the matter. The Foreign Minister noted that while the previous religious edict, or fatwa, issued by the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei explicitly banned weapons of mass destruction, such decrees can depend on the interpretation of the sitting jurist.
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This statement comes amid a period of intense regional instability and a direct military conflict involving U.S. and Israeli forces. Araghchi reiterated that Iran’s nuclear program is intended solely for civilian purposes and peaceful energy use, despite long-standing accusations from Western nations. Beyond nuclear policy, the Foreign Minister also proposed that once current hostilities conclude, countries bordering the Gulf should draft a new protocol for the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe passage under conditions that align with regional interests. He concluded that while he expects policy continuity, the international community must wait for an official announcement from the new leadership to confirm Iran’s future strategic path.
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