“Iran doesn’t believe in nuclear arms,” says Deputy FM Ravanchi.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi responded on Thursday with a strong warning that Iran will have no choice but to retaliate if the United States joins forces with Israel in the ongoing conflict.
In an interview with a US television outlet, Ravanchi stated, “We do not believe in nuclear weapons, but if the US gets involved in war alongside Israel, then we will be forced to respond in self-defence.”
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi emphasised that Iran will act wherever it deems necessary and clarified, “This is a straightforward and clear policy.”
Ravanchi also confirmed that Iran has not attempted to resume nuclear negotiations with the US or Israel, signalling a hardening diplomatic stance amidst rising regional tensions.
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Meanwhile, in a dramatic escalation, Iran launched a fresh missile attack on Israel, deploying the advanced “Sejjil” ballistic missile for the first time.
According to Iranian sources, the Sejjil missile successfully penetrated Israel’s defence systems, hitting its intended targets.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared that the Sejjil possesses the capability to challenge and bypass Israel’s sophisticated air defence systems.
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In response, Israeli sources have claimed they launched additional missiles targeting Tehran, escalating the standoff.
Simultaneously, reports indicate that Iran temporarily banned internet services, possibly as a security precaution during military operations.
