Recent statements from Iranian lawmakers and officials have raised concerns about Iran's nuclear weapons program. Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, an Iranian parliament member, suggested that Iran possesses nuclear weapons but has not publicly declared it. He emphasized the importance of Iran having nuclear capabilities to deter potential threats from countries like the United States and Israel.
Another official, Kamal Kharrazi, acknowledged Iran's capacity to produce a nuclear bomb but stated that the decision to do so has not been made. However, he warned that Iran may reconsider if its interests are threatened.
