 Ali Khamenei's fatwa against nuclear weapons

Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, issued a fatwa (religious decree) in 2003 declaring the development, production, and use of nuclear weapons to be against Islamic principles. The fatwa emphasizes the belief that such weapons are contrary to ethical and humanitarian values, and it reflects Iran's stance on the perceived legitimacy of possessing nuclear capabilities for defensive purposes while renouncing nuclear armament.