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Vance vividly described a scenario where an individual enters a bustling supermarket wearing an explosive vest, detonating it with tragic consequences.
“But imagine,” he continued, “if that vest carried a device capable of causing devastation not just to a few, but to tens of thousands.”
This hypothetical device would unleash a force comparable to ten tonnes of TNT.
While smaller explosive devices have been speculated, there has never been an official confirmation of their existence.
Vance’s remarks arise amidst efforts by Iranian hardliners advocating for withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
“Membership in the NPT has not only yielded no benefits for Iran in gaining access to peaceful nuclear energy, but it has also, beyond the NPT, merely aided the espionage activities of Israel and the United States against Iran,” an editorial from Tasnim News Agency read.
“Iran must withdraw from this treaty as soon as possible.”
Prominent commentator Nasser Torabi went further, by insisting Iran acquire a nuclear weapon as soon as possible.
“Today’s reality clearly demonstrates the legitimacy of our nation’s strategic choice and decision to reject the enemies’ sweet talk and permanently secure our nuclear arsenal,” Kim said in a speech to the Supreme People’s Assembly in Pyongyang earlier this week.
“I affirm that our nation is no longer a country under threat — we now possess the power to pose a threat if necessary.”
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