Iran's Nuclear Stance and Strait of Hormuz Protocol

Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that Iran's nuclear doctrine against developing nuclear weapons is unlikely to change significantly, though the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not yet publicly expressed his views. This comes after the death of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who had issued a fatwa against weapons of mass destruction. Western countries, including the United States and Israel, continue to accuse Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons, while Iran maintains its program is for civilian purposes. Araqchi also called for a new protocol for the Strait of Hormuz after the war, as Iran has shut the vital waterway to the United States, Israel, and their partners. He blamed the United States for the escalation of the conflict, which began on February 28, and demanded compensation for damages. Most NATO allies are reluctant to join the United States' naval coalition for the Strait, with France only considering participation after a ceasefire and negotiations with Iran.