Chemical weapons Quote by Ali Larijani
“Repeatedly and frankly we have announced that in Irans national security doctrine there is no room for atomic and chemical weapons as we consider them against Islamic laws. Irans Supreme Leader (Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei) in this connection had issued a decree that mass destruction weapons are prohibited by the Muslim religion. [. . .] Therefore we support the idea of a Middle East free from weapons of mass destruction[.]”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public statement by Iran's Foreign Minister, 2023
Iran declares that nuclear and chemical weapons conflict with Islamic law, rejecting their development and use.
In simple terms: Iran says WMDs are un-Islamic and bans them.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for a WMD‑free Middle East.
Themes
non‑proliferation
religion
policy
security
Mood
serious
determined
political
Type
policy
declarative
ideological
When to use this quote
- diplomatic negotiations
- policy drafting
- public advocacy
Key Concepts
Islamic law
deterrence
regional stability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can religious doctrine influence modern security policy?
- What challenges arise when aligning international norms with religious edicts?
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