Iranian Lawmaker Calls for Nuclear Weapons Program in Public Address

TEHRAN, Oct 30 (OPA) — Mahmoud Nabavian, a member of the Iranian Parliament representing Tehran, announced on social media platform X that he formally requested Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to authorize the development of nuclear weapons. Nabavian stated he made the proposal during a public gathering in the city of Qom.

According to the lawmaker, the audience responded to the suggestion with chants of 'Allahu Akbar,' which he interpreted as a public endorsement of his position. The comments represent a significant escalation in rhetoric regarding Iran’s nuclear policy, which has long been officially described by state leadership as strictly peaceful.

Iran’s nuclear program remains a central point of contention in international diplomacy. While the government has consistently maintained that its activities are for civilian energy and medical research, the prospect of a shift toward weaponization remains a primary concern for global powers and regional security observers.

Nabavian’s public call for a policy reversal comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing debates within the Iranian political establishment regarding the country's defense posture. There has been no official response from the office of the Supreme Leader or the executive branch regarding the lawmaker's specific proposal.