CNN: Iran's Nuclear Doctrine in Phase of Reversal

Iran's nuclear doctrine is in a phase of reversal following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. For years, Iran insisted that the intentions of its nuclear program were peaceful and Khamenei had issued a fatwa prohibiting nuclear weapons. However, the recent military attack by Israel and the attacks by the US on Iranian nuclear facilities have led to a change in attitude. Public discussion in Iran is moving towards acquiring a nuclear weapon, with many believing that Khamenei's strategy of “strategic patience” is no longer sufficient. The Revolutionary Guards have warned that Iran is ready to change its position, while the new supreme leader, Mojtaba, has not yet clarified his position. Iran already has enough enriched uranium to build several nuclear weapons if Mojtaba overturns his father's fatwa. A change in Iran's nuclear policy could have serious consequences for regional and global security, increasing the risk of nuclear competition.