Iran's past shows regime needs to develop a nuclear weapon to have chance at survival, expert says
According to Zisser, Iran now believes nuclear weapons are essential for regime survival after repeated Israeli and US strikes, while Washington's push for a new deal may reinforce Tehran's strategy
Assessment
A regional expert argues that Iran's leadership has concluded that nuclear weapons are necessary for the regime's survival, drawing lessons from past vulnerability to Israeli and US military actions. The analysis suggests that the American pursuit of a new diplomatic agreement may inadvertently validate Tehran's nuclear ambitions. This perspective frames the nuclear standoff not as a negotiation but as a strategic calculation about regime endurance.