Jake Sullivan, the White House National Security Advisor, has stated that the Islamic Republic, facing consecutive failures in the region, may seek to develop nuclear weapons.
Reuters reported on Sunday, December 22, that the Biden administration is concerned about this possibility.
According to the report, the White House plans to discuss these concerns with Donald Trump, the incoming president of the United States.
The report highlights that Iran has suffered significant setbacks in its regional influence following extensive Israeli attacks on Iranian proxy groups and the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
Sullivan told CNN that Israeli strikes on Iranian facilities, including missile production plants and air defense systems, have weakened Iran’s conventional military capabilities.
He emphasized, “It’s not surprising that there are voices in Iran interested in obtaining nuclear weapons.”
Sullivan pointed out that while Iran claims its nuclear program is peaceful, it has expanded its uranium enrichment despite sanctions.
The National Security Advisor stressed that there is a real risk that Iran could abandon its pledge not to build nuclear weapons.
He acknowledged that he has discussed this issue with the incoming U.S. administration and shared these concerns with Tel Aviv.
The world’s attention is now focused on January 20, the day Trump is set to take office.
It is widely believed that Trump, compared to the Biden administration, will adopt a tougher stance towards Tehran.
The growing tension over Iran’s nuclear ambitions has once again become a central issue in global diplomacy. As the incoming Trump administration prepares to take office, the future of U.S.-Iran relations and regional security remains uncertain.
With the international community watching closely, it will be crucial for both the U.S. and Israel to coordinate closely on countering any potential nuclear threats from Iran while navigating the complexities of a rapidly changing Middle East.
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