Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the country’s stance against developing nuclear weapons is unlikely to change, while urging new rules for the Strait of Hormuz after the ongoing conflict.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has said Tehran’s position against nuclear weapons remains largely unchanged, despite uncertainty over the views of new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei
He noted that former leader Ali Khamenei had long opposed weapons of mass destruction through a religious decree, though such rulings depend on the cleric issuing them.
Western nations, including the United States and Isreal have consistently accused Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons claims Tehran denies, insisting its programme is for civilian use.
Araqchi also proposed that Gulf nations establish a new framework governing the Strait of Hormuz after the war, ensuring safe passage aligns with regional interests.
Iran has shut the critical energy route, through which roughly a fifth of global oil and gas supplies pass, vowing to block exports to the United States,Isreal and their allies.
Meanwhile, Iran’s parliament speaker warned the strait would not return to pre-war conditions, as tensions persist.
The NATO alliance has been divided over how to respond, with the United States pushing for a naval coalition, while countries like France have said any involvement would depend on a ceasefire and negotiations with Tehran.
Araqchi added that any resolution to the conflict would require a permanent end to hostilities across the region, along with compensation for damage suffered by Iran.
Addressing criticism over Iranian strikes hitting areas near civilians, he said targets were linked to US forces, which he accused of operating within urban environments.
He acknowledged that neighbouring countries had been affected but insisted responsibility lies with the United States which he blamed for triggering the conflict on February 28.
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