Israel Iran War · 27 March 2026
Iran's Nuclear Policy: Hardliners Challenge Long-Held Stance
Influential hardliners in Iran are increasingly advocating for the country to pursue a nuclear weapon as tensions with the US and Israel intensify. The debate, once largely suppressed, has gained momentum amid ongoing military pressure and leadership shifts. However, officials say no formal decision has been made to change Iran’s long-standing policy against building a bomb, highlighting growing internal divisions over the country’s nuclear future.
Reported by The Japan Times · How we write briefs