Why it matters:
The remarks come amid renewed international debate over Iran’s nuclear activities and highlight Tehran’s assertion that allegations raised by Israeli officials lack credibility and a factual basis.
What he’s saying:
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said in a post on X that a CNN video compilation exposes “three decades of Netanyahu’s repeated claims” that Iran was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon.
Baghaei described the Israeli premier’s statements as “mythomania,” saying he has persistently misled public opinion about Iran’s nuclear intentions.
The big picture:
Netanyahu has repeatedly warned international audiences since the 1990s that Iran is close to producing a nuclear bomb—claims that Iranian officials say have never materialized and which contradict assessments by international monitoring bodies.
Key points:
A CNN video reportedly compiles Netanyahu’s warnings over the past 30 years.
Each warning claimed Iran was “months away” from a nuclear weapon.
Iranian officials say the claims have proven false time and again.
Tehran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful and under international oversight.
Between the lines:
By referencing a Western media outlet’s video, Baghaei appears to underscore Iran’s argument that skepticism about Netanyahu’s claims is not limited to Tehran but is increasingly evident in international media narratives.
Go deeper:
Iran says decades of unfulfilled warnings by the Israeli prime minister erode the credibility of ongoing allegations against its nuclear program, framing them as political narratives rather than evidence-based assessments.
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