Originally Posted by Lazonby

Because this is the only way the Mullahs can keep hold of power long term. They know from the example of North Korea that if they get nukes they will not be attacked.

Also, they would love to ship a nuke to the US and lob missiles at Europe and Israel to hasten the arrival of the Mahdi (who's arrival can be brought on more quickly if the world is in chaos, and who will lead the Shia to victory).

There are still lots of people who say 'if we have nukes, why can't the Iranians'. Lol.