Iran's supreme leader says it will protect its 'nuclear and missile capabilities'
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 06:48 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that the country will protect its nuclear and missile capabilities as national assets. This statement comes amid tensions with Western countries over Iran's military programs.
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