Lawmaker cites Libya, urges move toward nuclear weapons as deterrent

A conservative Iranian lawmaker said on Tuesday that Tehran should move toward building a nuclear weapon as a deterrent, according to local media.

Jalil Mirmohammadi told Dideban Iran, "As a deterrent we must move towards building a nuclear weapon."

He added: "The Libya experience is before our eyes and Iran will never become Libya."

"We will not accept zero enrichment," he pointed out.