Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, a representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, has reiterated that Tehran does not seek nuclear weapons, describing their possession as forbidden in Islam.

Speaking in Varanasi, Hakeem Ilahi said Iran had made its position on nuclear weapons clear more than three decades ago and continues to adhere to that stance.

“More than 30 years ago, we clearly and frankly announced that we do not want nuclear weapons. According to the fatwa issued by our Supreme Leader, which we consider a religious decree, possessing nuclear weapons is haram — forbidden under Islam. We neither wanted them in the past nor do we want them today,” he said.

His remarks come amid ongoing international discussions surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme and negotiations between Tehran and global powers over the future of its nuclear activities.

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly described Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile as “nuclear dust” and said preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains one of the central objectives of the conflict.

The report also said US officials warned Iran that military strikes could resume if Tehran refused to compromise on the uranium issue, even as broader ceasefire negotiations continued.