Parliament Vows No Nuclear Arms: Tehran Reaffirms Leader’s Fatwa

According to Saed News, on Sunday Iran’s legislature restated its steadfast commitment to non‑proliferation, underscoring that neither the Islamic Republic nor its parliament will pursue nuclear armaments. Speaking for the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, spokesperson Ebrahim Rezaei affirmed that “we categorically reject the use of nuclear weapons,” echoing the Supreme Leader’s longstanding fatwa.

Rezaei highlighted that, despite motions during June’s 12‑day conflict—including a temporary suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)—the committee never wavered from the principle that Iran’s nuclear endeavours are strictly for peaceful purposes. He clarified that halting IAEA liaison was a measured response to external pressures, not a prelude to weaponisation.

In a complementary address, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf reiterated that uranium enrichment remains Iran’s “legitimate right” under the Non‑Proliferation Treaty (NPT). “We have never sought nuclear weapons,” he insisted, emphasising that the fatwa against nuclear, chemical and biological arms “stands unchanged.” Qalibaf further noted that the NPT explicitly permits signatories to enrich uranium for civilian energy and research.

Observers say this dual parliamentary affirmation aims to reassure both domestic constituencies and international partners that Iran’s nuclear agenda is confined to energy security and technological advancement. It also seeks to counteract sanctions narratives by pointing to the Supreme Leader’s binding religious prohibition on weapons of mass destruction.

As global scrutiny intensifies, Tehran’s elected representatives appear determined to balance national sovereignty in peaceful nuclear development with clear assurances against proliferation. The parliament’s statement thus reinforces that Iran’s nuclear doctrine remains anchored in both international law and the guiding tenets of its religious leadership.