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Iran Returns to Its Nuclear Agenda
& Hastens WWIII
In a bold challenge to the United States and Israel, Iran’s newly elected president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has declared that his country
will never abandon its nuclear ambitions, despite escalating threats of military action from Western powers. In an incendiary interview with Al Jazeera, Pezeshkian confirmed that
Iran remains prepared for war and will continue enriching uranium – even as Washington warns of dire consequences.
With tensions at a boiling point, the world is left questioning:
Who decides which nations can possess nuclear weapons? And have the aggressive actions of the U.S. and Israel fueled a dangerous arms race, pushing countries like Iran toward seeking atomic capabilities as a deterrent?
This explosive standoff isn’t just about nukes – it’s about sovereignty, power struggles, and the failure of diplomatic institutions to prevent conflict. As Iran digs in its heels, the U.S. and Israel push harder, setting the stage for a confrontation that could spiral ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Key points:
The latest war of words sharpens an already volatile geopolitical crisis – one that began long before Trump’s presidency. In 2015, the Obama administration brokered the highly controversial Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), which lifted sanctions in exchange for Tehran scaling back uranium enrichment. Critics, including Trump, denounced it as weak, arguing it gave Iran billions without dismantling its nuclear infrastructure.
When Trump withdrew from the deal in 2018, Iran gradually resumed enrichment, sparking tensions that culminated in U.S. and Israeli bombings of Iranian nuclear facilities this June.
Now, Pezeshkian is making it clear: No more concessions. “We reject nuclear weapons… but we will not accept threats and dictates,” he said. “Our nuclear capabilities are in the minds of our scientists – not just the facilities.”
This defiance highlights a critical hypocrisy in global nuclear policy: While the U.S. holds the largest nuclear arsenal, it denies other nations the same privilege—especially those resisting Western influence.
Is more war inevitable?
Since the recent ceasefire, Iran has doubled down on military preparedness. Pezeshkian admitted skepticism that the truce will hold, telling Al Jazeera:
“We are not optimistic about it. Israel harmed us, and we struck back hard – but they are hiding their losses.”
Meanwhile, Trump has threatened further strikes, framing Iran’s nuclear program as an “existential threat” requiring military action – not diplomacy.
The problem? This cycle of aggression only incentivizes Iran to seek nukes as a deterrent – just as North Korea did.
Who gets to have nuclear weapons?
The U.S. and Israel – both nuclear-armed states – argue Iran cannot be trusted with atomic capabilities. Yet Washington has never enforced nuke bans on allies like Saudi Arabia or Pakistan.
This double standard begs the question: Are nuclear weapons about safety – or control?
With Iran declaring it won’t back down, the risk of war grows daily. Unless diplomacy replaces force, the world may soon face another catastrophic conflict – one that could drag in global powers and reshape the Middle East forever. Even though the U.S. government insists that you’re crazy for mentioning the realities of World War III, recent actions by the government are only fueling the conditions for more aggression in the Middle East, and more need for America’s adversaries to acquire nuclear weapons.
World War III is accelerating, evidenced by Iran’s defiance to rebuild its nuclear program and prepare for further war.
This article was first published on
WWIII.NEWS on July 24, 2025, under the title “Iran will not end its nuclear program and WWIII has only accelerated, despite the government’s insistence that everyone is crazy for suggesting so”
Read other articles by Lance D. Johnson here
President Pezeshkian: 'Iran is fully prepared for war with Israel'
This explosive standoff isn’t just about nukes – it’s about sovereignty, power struggles, and the failure of diplomatic institutions to prevent conflict. As Iran digs in its heels, the U.S. and Israel push harder, setting the stage for a confrontation that could spiral ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Key points:
- Iran’s president has publicly defied U.S. demands to halt uranium enrichment, framing its nuclear program as peaceful – but Washington insists Tehran is lying.
- Pezeshkian revealed that Iran is “fully prepared” for war with Israel, warning that any Israeli attack will be met with harsh retaliation deep inside Israeli territory.
- The U.S. and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites in June, but Tehran downplays the damage, claiming its nuclear knowledge “lives in the minds of scientists.”
- Iran has banned IAEA inspectors, accusing the agency of leaking classified intelligence to Israel, further eroding trust in global nuclear oversight.
- President Donald Trump has vowed to strike again if Iran rebuilds its nuclear program – raising fears of a new Middle East conflict.
- Iran’s defiance is sharpened
- The latest war of words sharpens an already volatile geopolitical crisis – one that began long before Trump’s presidency. In 2015, the Obama administration brokered the highly controversial Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), which lifted sanctions in exchange for Tehran scaling back uranium enrichment. Critics, including Trump, denounced it as weak, arguing it gave Iran billions without dismantling its nuclear infrastructure.
The latest war of words sharpens an already volatile geopolitical crisis – one that began long before Trump’s presidency. In 2015, the Obama administration brokered the highly controversial Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), which lifted sanctions in exchange for Tehran scaling back uranium enrichment. Critics, including Trump, denounced it as weak, arguing it gave Iran billions without dismantling its nuclear infrastructure.
Iranian sites struck by the American attacks
Now, Pezeshkian is making it clear: No more concessions. “We reject nuclear weapons… but we will not accept threats and dictates,” he said. “Our nuclear capabilities are in the minds of our scientists – not just the facilities.”
This defiance highlights a critical hypocrisy in global nuclear policy: While the U.S. holds the largest nuclear arsenal, it denies other nations the same privilege—especially those resisting Western influence.
Is more war inevitable?
Since the recent ceasefire, Iran has doubled down on military preparedness. Pezeshkian admitted skepticism that the truce will hold, telling Al Jazeera:
“We are not optimistic about it. Israel harmed us, and we struck back hard – but they are hiding their losses.”
Meanwhile, Trump has threatened further strikes, framing Iran’s nuclear program as an “existential threat” requiring military action – not diplomacy.
The problem? This cycle of aggression only incentivizes Iran to seek nukes as a deterrent – just as North Korea did.
Who gets to have nuclear weapons?
The U.S. and Israel – both nuclear-armed states – argue Iran cannot be trusted with atomic capabilities. Yet Washington has never enforced nuke bans on allies like Saudi Arabia or Pakistan.
Unclear criteria for having nuclear weapons. Who decides? For what reasons?
With Iran declaring it won’t back down, the risk of war grows daily. Unless diplomacy replaces force, the world may soon face another catastrophic conflict – one that could drag in global powers and reshape the Middle East forever. Even though the U.S. government insists that you’re crazy for mentioning the realities of World War III, recent actions by the government are only fueling the conditions for more aggression in the Middle East, and more need for America’s adversaries to acquire nuclear weapons.
World War III is accelerating, evidenced by Iran’s defiance to rebuild its nuclear program and prepare for further war.
Read other articles by Lance D. Johnson here
Posted July 25, 2025
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