Nadergholi Ebrahimi has asked Supreme Leader Khamenei to rethink Iran’s nuclear policy if negotiations with the U.S. collapse.
Amid ongoing nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States, an Iranian lawmaker has called on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to reconsider the country’s nuclear weapons ban should talks fail to yield sanctions relief, according to state media.
Nadergholi Ebrahimi’s remarks, delivered during a parliamentary session on Monday, come as U.S. President Donald Trump embarks on a Middle East tour, focusing on economic partnerships while regional tensions escalate.
Newsweek reached out to the U.S. State Department and Iran’s foreign ministry for comment.Why It Matters
Ebrahimi’s statement underscores growing frustration within Iran’s political sphere regarding the protracted negotiations with the United States. His call for a potential shift in nuclear policy reflects concerns over the effectiveness of diplomatic efforts and the ongoing economic impact of sanctions. Simultaneously, Trump’s visit to Gulf nations, excluding Israel, has raised concerns in Tel Aviv about diminished U.S. support, especially amid escalating conflicts in Gaza and Iran’s advancing nuclear capabilities.What to Know
Iran’s current nuclear doctrine, rooted in a fatwa issued by Khamenei, prohibits the development and use of nuclear weapons, labeling them as «forbidden.
