Iran extolls deterrence of nuclear program on Trump's first day back

An illustration of US President-elect Donald Trump (right) and Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei by the United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI)
An illustration of US President-elect Donald Trump (right) and Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei by the United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI)

Iran's nuclear program is central to strengthening national security and deterring international threats, a top official said on Monday as hawkish President Donald Trump returned to the White House after repeatedly vowing to deny Tehran a bomb.