This marks the first time an Iranian president has explicitly referenced their nuclear knowledge being preserved 'in the minds of scientists' rather than facilities, suggesting a new sophisticated approach to maintaining nuclear capabilities despite international monitoring. This development introduces an unprecedented challenge to verification efforts and represents a strategic evolution in Iran's nuclear posture.
Iran's Pezeshkian: Nuclear Program Continues Despite Israel Threats
📰 What Happened
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced Iran's readiness for potential conflict with Israel while affirming continuation of their nuclear program. Speaking in July 2025, Pezeshkian rejected US President Trump's claims about Iran's nuclear capabilities being diminished, stating 'Iran's nuclear capabilities are in the minds of its scientists.' He emphasized Iran's preparation to 'strike deep inside Israel again' while maintaining their official position rejecting nuclear weapons development.
📖 Prophetic Significance
Pezeshkian's statement about striking 'deep inside Israel' while maintaining nuclear capabilities through scientific knowledge rather than physical infrastructure aligns with Ezekiel 38's description of a technologically advanced northern alliance. The timing of this declaration in 2025, coupled with Trump's continued involvement in Middle East negotiations, suggests we're entering the phase where the Ezekiel 38 alliance consolidates its technological and military capabilities. The emphasis on 'minds of scientists' indicates a shift from physical to intellectual nuclear assets, potentially accelerating the timeline toward the sophisticated military capabilities described in Ezekiel 38:4.