The New York Times, citing U.S. intelligence agencies, reported that Mojtaba Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, is more inclined than his father to develop nuclear weapons. This assessment is based on public statements and intercepted conversations made before the outbreak of the war, and, according to U.S. officials, he supports the development of a thermonuclear warhead that can be mounted on long-range missiles.

More details with Ardan Daybeh, Iran International reporter