Iran Warns Nuclear Acquisition Possible If Attacked

In response to escalating tensions, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his adviser Ali Larijani warned that the country may pursue nuclear weapons if attacked by the United States or its allies. This statement follows President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Iran if it fails to agree to a nuclear deal, with Trump asserting that 'there will be bombing' if negotiations do not proceed. Khamenei emphasized that any aggression would provoke a strong counterattack from Iran, suggesting a readiness to retaliate against both the U.S. and Israel. Iran's UN ambassador condemned what he termed as 'warmongering provocations' and reiterated that Iran would respond decisively to any act of aggression. Despite these threats, Iran maintains that it is not currently pursuing nuclear weapons, but insists it must defend itself against perceived threats. The situation remains tense as Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the U.S., citing a lack of trust due to previous breaches of agreements.