In spite recent claims by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi that Iran harbors no intentions of pursuing nuclear weapons, along with a repeated fatwa from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei supposedly banning nuclear weapons, it would be insane for Western powers naively to accept these assertions at face value.

While some leaders in the West may be inclined to regard such declarations lightly, the international community cannot afford to underestimate the potential threat posed by Iran's nuclear ambitions, especially given the deceptive nature of the claims by the regime.

Regrettably, the claims of Iran's leaders have often found acceptance among some influential Western figures, including Barack Obama, John Kerry, and Hillary Clinton.

The endorsement of Iran's claims by influential Western figures not only undermines efforts to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions but emboldens the regime to continue unchecked its pursuit of nuclear weapons. Western leaders need to approach Iran's assertions with skepticism and prioritize the protection of global security interests.