Iranian MPs call for nuclear overhaul as Tehran braces for Israel’s next attack

Dozens of Iranian lawmakers have addressed a letter to the country's top security council, urging swift action toward developing nuclear weapons in light of Israel's growing regional threats.

Hassan Ali Akhlaghi, one of the signatories, told ISNA news agency that 39 members of parliament argue for a "reassessment of Iran's defense doctrine."

Two decades ago, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a fatwa declaring nuclear weapons forbidden under Islamic principles. However, the increasing support for abandoning this policy has grown in response to Israel's recent attacks and its aggressive rhetoric against Iran.

"No international organization, European country, or even the U.S. can restrain the Zionist regime today, and this regime commits any crime it wishes. That's why we wrote this letter," Akhlaghi said.

Last week, Iran launched a missile attack targeting Israel following the deaths of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Israel, in turn, vowed a strong response, with many sources indicating that Tel Aviv views Iran's nuclear and oil facilities as potential targets.

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U.S. President Joe Biden was expected to hold a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to discuss Israel's plans to retaliate against Iran amid reports of growing frustration in Washington over Tel Aviv's unwillingness to share details of its intentions.

This call would be the first in seven weeks.

Both the U.S. and the Middle East have been on high alert, anticipating Israel's response while attempting to dissuade it from escalating military actions.

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