Iran's Intelligence Minister Warns Iran May Pursue Nuclear Weapon If Sanctions Remain

A view of the Natanz uranium enrichment facility 250 kilometers (155 miles) south of the Iranian capital Tehran, March 30, 2005. (Reuters Photo) 

Al Jazeera: Iran could pursue nuclear arms, intelligence chief warns 

Mahmoud Alavi says Iran could reverse course of nuclear programme if the country is ‘cornered’.

Iran’s intelligence minister has warned that his country could push for a nuclear weapon if harsh international sanctions on Tehran remain in place, state television reported. 

The remarks by Mahmoud Alavi on Tuesday marked a rare occasion in which a government official said Iran could reverse its course on the nuclear programme. 

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