Amid rising tensions with the United States, a senior Iranian official has suggested that Tehran may alter its defense doctrine and the nature of its nuclear program, raising fresh concerns over nuclear proliferation in the Middle East. Yadollah Javani, head of political affairs for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), told Fars News Agency that Iran could “reconsider” the trajectory of its nuclear development, implying the possibility of nuclear weaponization. “The meaning of this reconsideration is very clear,” Javani said, without providing further specifics.

He added that Iran’s recent military response to regional events would reshape global and regional dynamics, warning of a new chapter in geopolitical trends. “The effects and consequences of Iran's strong counterattack will definitely create a new chapter in the equations and trends of developments in the region and the world,” he stated.

The United States and Iran have experienced heightened hostilities since President Donald Trump’s re-election, with military and diplomatic friction escalating over recent months. The statements by Javani have triggered renewed fears that Iran could exit its non-nuclear weapons stance and begin active development of such arms, violating the spirit of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

In response, Israel expressed openness to diplomacy in efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, speaking from Paris after a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, said that while Israel does not engage directly with Iran, it recognizes Tehran’s readiness for indirect talks with the United States. “We don’t hold discussions with the Iranians, as you know, but they made it clear they are ready for indirect negotiations with the US, and I will not be surprised if such negotiations will start,” Saar noted.

Saar emphasized that Israel and France share a common goal: to ensure Iran does not become a nuclear-armed state. While tensions mount, these developments indicate that diplomatic efforts may still be pursued alongside mounting regional pressure and military preparedness.