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Tehran – A high-ranking Iranian official has warned the international community that the country may be forced to escalate its enriched uranium production to unprecedented levels in the event of another military attack. In a shocking statement, Ebrahim Rezaei, a prominent member of the Iranian parliament, hinted that Iran may increase its uranium enrichment levels up to 90% if faced with an imminent threat.
In an interview broadcast on state-run television, Rezaei emphasized that Iran’s nuclear program is a strictly civilian endeavor aimed at meeting the country’s growing energy needs. However, he warned that Iran’s right to defend itself against external threats cannot be taken lightly.
“If Iran is attacked again, we will be forced to reconsider our stance on enrichment levels,” Rezaei stated, cautioning that this could have serious implications for global security. “We may need to increase our enrichment levels to 90% if we feel that our sovereignty is under threat,” he added.
Rezaei’s comments are likely to raise concerns among Western powers, which have long been wary of Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The United States, in particular, has led international efforts to restrict Iran’s uranium enrichment capabilities to 3.67%, in line with the terms of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
However, under hardline leader Ebrahim Raisi, Iran has gradually distanced itself from the JCPOA, citing a lack of progress in negotiations with the United States aimed at reviving the deal. Iran has also stepped up uranium enrichment activities at key nuclear facilities, including the Natanz site.
Experts have warned that Iran’s nuclear program poses a significant threat to regional and global stability, particularly given the country’s long-standing tensions with neighboring countries, including Israel and Saudi Arabia.
While Rezaei’s statement is seen as a rhetorical warning, analysts say it highlights the deep-seated distrust between Iran and Western powers, particularly the United States. Diplomatic sources close to the Iranian government have confirmed that the leadership is increasingly skeptical of international efforts to revive the JCPOA, and is instead focused on strengthening its nuclear capabilities.
Rezaei’s comments also come amid a heightened military buildup in the region, with the United States and its allies conducting joint military exercises in the Persian Gulf. Meanwhile, Israel has been carrying out airstrikes against Iranian targets in Syria and Lebanon, further exacerbating tensions.
The Iranian government has repeatedly emphasized its right to defend itself against external threats, but experts caution that escalating nuclear activities could have serious consequences for the international community.