That's close, but let's be honest and blunt:
Iran needs nuclear weapons as deterrent against the U.S..
Nothing else has worked against meddling, bullying, pressuring and even naval warfare directed by the U.S. against Iran for 55+ years.
I would seek the possession of nukes if I was head of government in Iran, and I would also do so if Israel and Russia wouldn't exist at all.
I would also seek such a nuclear deterrent without any ambitions in the region.
The only alternative to nukes would be a formal alliance with Russia.
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