politics
March 4, 2026
Lavrov issues nuclear warning after US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that the US-Israeli attack on Iran incentivizes nuclear proliferation
TL;DR
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned the US-Israeli attack on Iran could spur nuclear proliferation.
- Washington and West Jerusalem claim the attack aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
- Lavrov criticized a US envoy's statement that Iran's insistence on uranium enrichment is unacceptable.
- Lavrov argued that if countries with nuclear bombs are not attacked, Iran might seek to build one.
- Iran's right to a peaceful nuclear program, including uranium enrichment, is recognized under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
- The fate of Muammar Gaddafi, who abandoned his nuclear program and was overthrown, is seen by foreign diplomats as an argument for nuclearization.
- Iran maintains that weapons of mass destruction are forbidden under Islam and denies seeking nuclear capability in violation of a spiritual decree.
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