Outgoing administration warns president-elect Tehran may ‘revisit its nuclear doctrine’ after events in the Middle East leave it ‘weakened’
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Iran could move to build a nuclear bomb after being weakened by wars in the Middle East, the White House has warned Donald Trump.
Joe Biden’s national security advisor said he had briefed the incoming president on the “risk” of Tehran obtaining the weapons.
It comes as Mr Trump is reportedly
considering airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilitieswhen he becomes commander in chief again.
Jake Sullivan, the White House national security adviser, said he has told the Trump team to be “vigilant” for the threat of nuclear escalation.
Observers fear that the
loss of Iran’s key allies may prompt Tehran to accelerate its nuclear programme as a means of defence.