Iran Criticizes Western Nuclear Proliferation Concerns Amid New Developments
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, declared on September 6, 2025, that the perception of “Western hysteria over nuclear proliferation in our region is nothing but fluff.” His comments highlight the growing concern over the contrast between recent conflicts and ongoing activities at the Dimona nuclear reactor in Israel, which, according to a report by the Associated Press, may be related to the development of nuclear weapons, reports 24brussels.
On social media platform X, Araghchi criticized the West for not addressing the expansion of Israel’s nuclear capabilities, stating that their real concern lies not in nuclear arsenals but in determining who is allowed to pursue scientific advancement, even for peaceful purposes.
“It is therefore not a surprise that there is deafening Western silence over the apparent expansion of the only nuclear weapons arsenal in our region—the nukes in the hands of their genocidal ally,” he stated, referring to Israel.
He added that while the E3 nations (France, Germany, and the UK) and the United States may choose to deny these developments, their silence undermines their credibility in discussions around nuclear non-proliferation.
Recent reports indicate significant construction activity at the Shimon Peres Nuclear Research Center in the Negev desert, where the Dimona reactor is situated, shrouded in secrecy regarding the project’s true nature.