Iranian politicians finally admit they want nuclear weapons after months of war

A growing number of Iranian hardliners are now openly arguing that Tehran should build nuclear weapons. Political activist Davoud Modarresian said obtaining the bomb was now “more important than bread” after Iran’s recent military confrontations. Senior figures have also called for Iran to abandon the Non-Proliferation Treaty and embrace nuclear weapons as the ultimate deterrent. The shift marks a dramatic break from decades of official claims that Iran’s atomic programme was intended only for peaceful civilian use.