Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei has criticised US President Donald Trump over his approach to Tehran, arguing that military action against Iran could encourage more countries to pursue nuclear weapons.
Iran has accused US President Donald Trump of weakening global efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, with Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei claiming that attacks on Tehran have created greater interest in nuclear weapons worldwide.
According to Iran’s Tasnim news agency, Rezaei argued that countries could increasingly question the value of international nuclear agreements after observing that membership in global non-proliferation frameworks did not prevent US military action against Iran.
Rezaei Says US Actions Have Increased Nuclear Concerns
Rezaei said Trump’s policies had contributed to what he described as a growing sense of “nuclear insecurity” rather than strengthening international nuclear security.
He argued that countries could conclude that joining organisations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and remaining part of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) may not provide sufficient protection against military attacks.
According to the Iranian official, this could ultimately encourage governments to consider developing nuclear weapons as a means of protecting themselves.
Iran Defends Its Nuclear Programme
Rezaei also sought to defend Tehran’s record under international nuclear agreements.
He said Iran has accepted international safeguards, complied with its obligations, remained a member of the NPT and allowed international inspections of its nuclear facilities.
Tehran has consistently maintained that its nuclear programme is designed for peaceful purposes, including energy and scientific applications, rather than the development of nuclear weapons.
However, Iran’s claims have been accompanied by longstanding concerns from international nuclear authorities.
IAEA Has Raised Questions Over Iran’s Nuclear Activities
The IAEA has previously expressed concerns about aspects of Iran’s nuclear programme and has said it has been unable to provide full assurance that Tehran’s activities are exclusively peaceful while outstanding safeguards questions remain unresolved.
The dispute has therefore remained a major issue in international efforts to monitor Iran’s nuclear activities and prevent further escalation.
Iran Warns of Possible Conflict If Talks Fail
Rezaei has previously warned that a breakdown in negotiations between Iran and the United States could increase the risk of another military confrontation.
In an interview reported by Iran’s ISNA in June, he said Tehran would be prepared to respond if negotiations failed and Washington launched another attack.
His latest remarks come amid continuing tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and its relationship with the United States.
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Debate Intensifies
Iran’s latest criticism highlights a broader concern surrounding global nuclear policy: whether military action against states involved in nuclear disputes could unintentionally encourage other countries to seek nuclear deterrence.
While Tehran argues that its experience demonstrates the limitations of international safeguards and non-proliferation agreements, the United States and its allies have continued to express concerns over Iran’s nuclear activities.
The competing positions underline the difficulty of resolving the Iranian nuclear dispute, with diplomacy, international inspections and nuclear non-proliferation remaining central to efforts to prevent further escalation.