The 'United Against a Nuclear Iran' Group Calls for 'Credible Military Threat' Against the Islamic Republic

The American NGO 'United Against a Nuclear Iran' condemned recent remarks by several Iranian officials suggesting that Tehran's 'nuclear doctrine' may change. Mark Wallace, the CEO of the organization, which opposes the Islamic Republic's nuclear program and advocates for tougher sanctions against the regime, stated in a press release: 'The Iranian regime is advancing its nuclear program while using its proxy forces against the United States and its allies to divert global attention.' According to the statement, 'the nuclear breakout time - the time it takes for Tehran to produce enough fissile material to build a weapon - is currently zero.' The organization described comments by Kamal Kharrazi, a senior advisor to the Supreme Leader, as part of the regime's ongoing movement towards nuclear weapons. Mark Wallace also labeled the U.S. government's policy as 'dangerously' veering off course, stating that the Biden administration has been weak in enforcing sanctions. He noted that 'the Iranian regime is not diplomatically isolated,' adding that the Biden administration has not confronted this regime with 'a credible military threat.' Additionally, the CEO mentioned that Iranian officials, from Revolutionary Guards commanders to diplomats, are openly threatening to build nuclear weapons. According to Mark Wallace, these overt threats are a result of current U.S. policies. He stated, 'The leader of the Iranian regime felt secure enough' to ignore the U.S. President's warning and attack Israel without any meaningful consequences. The CEO further remarked that 'this (attack) shows how severely U.S. deterrence has eroded' and emphasized that 'in response, the United States should join Israel in destroying Iran's nuclear infrastructure.' The Biden administration has repeatedly rejected similar criticisms regarding its approach to the Islamic Republic, and U.S. officials have traveled to various countries in recent months to tighten the noose of sanctions against the regime. Mark Wallace urged the Biden administration to support a future IAEA Board of Governors resolution against the Islamic Republic and to intensify sanctions, making it clear to the Iranian government that the United States not only has the capability to destroy its nuclear infrastructure but also the will to do so. Earlier, Matthew Miller, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, commented on Kharrazi's recent threat regarding a potential change in Iran's nuclear policy if the regime's existence is threatened, stating: 'These remarks are irresponsible, as the President and Secretary of State have repeatedly made clear, the United States will not allow the Islamic Republic to acquire nuclear weapons by any means.' Additionally, threats from Iranian officials to build nuclear weapons increased following their unsuccessful missile and drone attack on Israel. The 'United Against a Nuclear Iran' organization warned about the IRGC's exploitation of Swedish universities.