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Iran Nuclear Ambitions
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US intelligence reports indicate Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is more inclined than his father to pursue nuclear weapons, though Iran denies this. The assessment raises concerns about regional escalation.
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US assessment signals potential shift in Iran's nuclear stance
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US officials: Mojtaba more interested in nuclear weapons
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US intel flags Mojtaba's nuclear ambitions
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Full story →US intel assessment signals potential shift in Iran’s nuclear stance under Mojtaba Khamenei
US intelligence assessment indicates Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei may be more open to nuclear weapons than his predecessor.
The assessment raises concerns about potential regional escalation.
Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded his father as Supreme Leader of Iran.
The shift in stance could alter diplomatic dynamics with the West.
Earlier · 1d ago
Full story →Mojtaba "More Interested" In Developing Nuclear Weapons Than His Father: Report
US officials believe Mojtaba Khamenei may support developing nuclear weapons.
Mojtaba has not publicly endorsed nuclear weapons development.
Iran's new hard-line leadership is viewed as potentially more interested in nuclear weapons.
The report contrasts Mojtaba's stance with his father's.
The claim is based on US officials' assessment rather than confirmed evidence.
Earlier · 1d ago
Full story →Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei 'more open' to pursuing nuclear weapons than father: Report
US intelligence assessment finds Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei more inclined to pursue nuclear weapons than his father, predecessor Ali Khamenei.
Assessment based on pre-conflict intelligence, including intercepted communications, shows Mojtaba fewer reservations about developing a nuclear deterrent.
Ali Khamenei had exercised greater restraint on nuclear weapons despite advancing Iran's nuclear programme.