Hardline Lawmakers Call for Development of Nuclear Weapons as Iran Prepares for UN Sanctions

Hardline lawmakers in Iran are insisting on the country’s pursuit of building a nuclear bomb, as Western powers prepare to reinstate United Nations sanctions. A letter signed by seventy members of parliament calls for a ‘change in the defence doctrine’ of the nation. This move comes amid rising concerns of potential conflict with Israel. The push for nuclear armament is led by a lawmaker from Tehran, who is a prominent figure in the hardline camp.