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General Keane emphasized that Iran's historical pursuit of nuclear weapons is fundamentally about regime preservation. The ongoing confrontation has prompted the leadership in Tehran to contemplate a nuclear arsenal as a means to solidify its grip on power. This desperation is further fueled by their covert activities at undisclosed sites that have not been inspected by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). As these developments unfold, General Keane asserts that Iran’s leadership is acutely aware of their precarious situation and the potential collapse of their defensive posture.