Between a fatwa and war: how Iran makes sense of its nuclear capability

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Iran is reaffirming its commitment to maintain its nuclear stockpile amidst external threats, notably from former President Trump's administration. Despite historical religious opposition to nuclear weapons, Iran's leaders express a determination to uphold their nuclear capabilities.

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