Iran says it may change its nuclear doctrine

Tehran may change its nuclear doctrine if Israel attacks the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities. The Financial Times wrote this on Thursday, October 10, citing Rasul Sanai-Rad, senior adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

He noted that a number of Iranian deputies are asking for official permission to create nuclear weapons in the country.

“Some politicians have already raised the possibility of changes in Iran’s nuclear strategic policy. Moreover, actions such as Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear plants will cross regional and global red lines,” said by Sanai-Rad.

“Nuclear installations have their own protocols that both sides must consider during a war. Any potential response from Iran will undoubtedly have an impact, as will attacks on oil and gas facilities can affect regional energy security and global energy prices,” added Sanai-Rad.

This week, 39 lawmakers signed a letter to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council saying the country should strengthen its defense doctrine to include nuclear weapons.

The newspaper points out that many Western politicians are calling on Israel to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities, but the United States is against it.

Israel is the only state in the Middle East with nuclear weapons, although it does not publicly acknowledge this fact.

It is known that Tehran has installed modern centrifuges and enriched uranium to 60% purity for more than three years, which is close to weapons grade. The International Atomic Energy Agency, which has inspectors in Iran, believes the country has enough fissile material to make about three nuclear bombs within weeks if it chooses to do so.

The Israel Defense Forces are not planning strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, but are considering other options to respond to an Iranian missile attack.