TEHRAN: Iran has strongly condemned threats of a potential nuclear strike allegedly made by United States President Donald Trump, describing the remarks as a blatant contradiction to Washington’s stated desire for peace. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, stated on X that it was “a grotesque absurdity” for the US to claim it seeks peace and aims to prevent a nuclear crisis while simultaneously warning of overwhelming force.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that Baqaei’s statement included a reference to the 1964 Stanley Kubrick film “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb,” used to satirize Washington’s nuclear rhetoric. These comments emerge amidst heightened tensions, following statements attributed to President Trump, who insisted that a ceasefire with Iran remained in effect despite ongoing instability in the Gulf region.
Speaking to reporters, Trump had warned that if the ceasefire collapsed, the consequences would be dire. “If there’s no ceasefire, you’re not going to have to know. You’re just going to have to look at one big glow coming out of Iran,” he stated, escalating his warning by adding, “They better sign the agreement fast. If they don’t sign, they’re going to have a lot of pain.”
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking after the Victory Day parade, characterized the US-Iran conflict as “very difficult.” Russia maintains strong diplomatic ties with both Tehran and Gulf states and continues to advocate for a diplomatic resolution. “I hope that this conflict will be brought to an end as soon as possible,” Putin remarked, adding that a negotiated compromise remained within reach.
Putin asserted that there is no evidence Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons. He reiterated Moscow’s readiness to assist in managing Iran’s uranium enrichment program under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency, emphasizing that any arrangement would focus on peaceful nuclear use and international monitoring. Russia has consistently observed no indication of an Iranian effort to develop nuclear weapons, and Moscow’s proposals for joint oversight of enrichment activities remain open for consideration, Putin added.
This exchange occurs as the United States awaits Iran’s response to a new 10-point memorandum aimed at ending the conflict. The memorandum reportedly includes sticking points, notably Iran’s nuclear program, a central issue in the broader confrontation between the two nations. The United States has so far rejected Russia’s offer for mediation or assistance in the enrichment process.
Washington’s primary concern centers on Iran’s most sensitive stockpile, which includes approximately 450 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity. This level is considered a short technical step away from the 90 percent threshold required for a nuclear weapon. Additionally, Iran reportedly possesses about 1,000 kilograms of uranium enriched to 20 percent and around 8,500 kilograms enriched to 3.6 percent. Russia’s proposal involves converting this material into fuel rods for civilian reactors.
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