Abu Saleh, an analyst from the IRGC-affiliated Arab Desk, quoted an unnamed Iranian theorist arguing that since Iran is already paying the price for a nuclear weapons program it has not advanced, it is likely to develop one for self-defense. Abu Saleh then asserted that the most extreme wing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is building nuclear weapons, according to his Telegram post.
Abu Saleh, an analyst associated with the IRGC-affiliated Arab Desk, published a Telegram post Friday morning quoting an unnamed Iranian theorist. The theorist was cited as saying that Iran is 'paying the price of developing nuclear weapons, even though we have not advanced in that direction,' and that it is therefore likely to develop nuclear weapons at least for self-defense. Abu Saleh commented that if even a moderate theorist says this, 'all the more so the most extreme axis in the Iranian Revolutionary Guards is building this.' The claim adds to a growing body of public commentary from IRGC-linked figures suggesting Iran may pursue nuclear weapons. As The Zioneer reported on June 29, an IRGC-linked Iranian media outlet recently urged the development of a nuclear bomb. The analyst's post, however, represents a personal assessment and has not been independently verified.
- StrongIsrael Hayom: IRGC-linked Iranian media urges development of nuclear bomb
- DevelopingIRGC-linked analyst Abu Saleh says internal rift in Iran is deeper than assessed
- DevelopingWestern intelligence: Iran producing nuclear bomb at secret underground facility
- DevelopingExpert: Iran believes nuclear weapons essential for regime survival
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