U.S. Threatens Military Action Against Iran Amid Nuclear Tensions

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U.S. President Donald Trump's recent threats of military action against Iran have sparked discussions within Iran about potentially abandoning its commitment to nuclear non-proliferation. White House officials have demanded that Iran completely dismantle its nuclear program, including all uranium enrichment activities.

As tensions rise, Iranian media has warned that more countries may seek nuclear weapons due to U.S. policies. Iranian lawmakers, including Ahmad Naderi, have suggested reconsidering Iran’s nuclear strategy, and even Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that Iran could produce nuclear weapons if it chose to.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that Iran has accumulated enough fissile material for several bombs, but has not taken steps to build one. Despite these tensions, Iran maintains its stance of rejecting nuclear weapons, with discussions about the country’s future nuclear ambitions continuing among hardline factions.

The European powers involved in the 2015 nuclear deal have threatened to reinstate U.N. sanctions over Iran’s nuclear activities, while Iran has strengthened ties with China and Russia. Trump continues to push for talks under his "maximum pressure" policy and has sent a letter to Iran’s supreme leader, presenting the option of negotiations or military action. Iran has yet to respond officially.