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Oct 19, 2026 at 7:10 AM ET
Iranian hardliners call for nuclear weapons
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Iranian hardliners said the time had come for Iran to develop nuclear weapons, following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who had prohibited atomic bombs. They called for the country to weaponise its enrichment programme.
WHO: Iranian hardliners
WHAT: Iranian hardliners said Iran should develop nuclear weapons.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 5:55 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: The killing of Ali Khamenei, who prohibited atomic bombs, prompted the calls, according to the description.
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