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Netanyahu Claims Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Commander Declared Intent to Develop Nuclear Weapons
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First reported by Now 14 · 7 hours ago
What happened
At a Jerusalem ceremony, Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander Ahmad Vahidi declared Iran’s intent to develop nuclear weapons, a statement not publicly confirmed by Iran. Netanyahu emphasized Israel’s resolve to prevent Iran’s nuclear armament amid ongoing regional tensions and U.S.-Iran negotiations.
- 01Netanyahu claimed Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander declared intent to develop nuclear weapons.
- 02No public Iranian confirmation or media reports support Netanyahu’s claim.
- 03The alleged statement appeared on Israeli Channel 14’s social media hours before Netanyahu’s speech.
- 04Netanyahu stressed Israel’s determination to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear arms.
- 05He praised U.S. President Trump as a key ally against Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
- 06Earlier, Netanyahu claimed Iran already had nuclear bombs, a claim disputed by Israeli officials.
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