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Iran not after nuclear weapons: Iranian Guard Corps spokesperson denies US claim; calls Trump a big liar
What happened
The IRGC spokesperson, Hossein Mohebbi, stated that Iran is not seeking nuclear weapons and that the US issue with Iran is actually its vastness, which the US wants to destroy. Mohebbi also challenged US assertions that Iran has lost leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, citing data showing a recovery of oil exports via the waterway. The IRGC spokesperson further claimed that US bases in the region are a source of insecurity.
Why it matters
The statement by the IRGC spokesperson is significant as it directly contradicts US claims about Iran's nuclear programme and its control over the Strait of Hormuz. The statement also highlights tensions between Iran and the US, particularly regarding the security of the region.
Key facts
- Iran's IRGC denies US claims about its nuclear programme
- Iran's IRGC spokesperson calls US President Donald Trump a liar
- US bases in the region are seen as a source of insecurity by the IRGC
- Iran's oil exports via the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to nearly half the pre-war volume
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