Mohsen Gharavian: we must determine how much cost we are willing to bear to preserve military and nuclear capability

Mohsen Gharavian said Iran must decide how much it is willing to pay to maintain its military and nuclear capabilities and that the nuclear issue is not the country's ultimate goal, according to EghtesadNews. He added that politics requires making decisions suited to the time, place and circumstances, with the people's interests prioritized, and that it is not possible to be at odds with the whole world while expecting citizens to live without enduring ongoing pressures. (Source: EghtesadNews)

Gharavian warned that a large-scale conflict could cause heavy damage and casualties and said preventive measures should be considered in light of current conditions. He summarized that the country should maintain necessary preparedness. (Source: Khabar Online)

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