BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 15. Iran has no intention to develop an atomic bomb, Iranian MP, Ali Reza Novin, told local media, Trend reports.
According to him, however, if Iran is threatened with an atomic bomb, it is forced to make changes in its nuclear doctrine.
Novin mentioned that according to the word from Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Iran has drawn a line in the sand when it comes to producing atomic weapons. On this score, Iran has no need to throw its hat in the ring for an atomic bomb. Iran has no plans to stir the pot further. However, this doesn't mean it can't throw its hat in the ring when it comes to producing atomic weapons. Iran has the know-how and the tools to get the job done.
“Some inside point to data showing Iran has acquired an atomic bomb given the local procedures, while others point to data showing it has not developed an atomic bomb. Iran does not, however, have any initiative to create an atomic bomb,” he noted.
Meanwhile, thirty-nine members of the Iranian parliament have thrown their hats in the ring, urging Iran's Supreme National Security Council to take a fresh look at the country's defense doctrine in light of the atomic weapons development situation.
Recently, there has been an increase in tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and Iran. In light of these tensions, certain groups in Iran are contemplating a variety of alternatives.
To recall, in January 2016, Iran and the P5+1 group (the US, Russia, China, the UK, France, and Germany) implemented the Comprehensive Joint Plan of Action concerning Iran’s nuclear program.
In May 2018, the US announced its withdrawal from the deal and reimposed sanctions on Iran.
By the end of 2020, the Iranian parliament decided to pursue a strategic plan in the nuclear sector to counter the sanctions, leading to a suspension of additional steps and the Additional Protocol as per the nuclear agreement.
Consequently, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) faced a reduction in monitoring capabilities by 20–30 percent.