Tehran:An adviser to Iran's Leader has criticized US actions, suggesting they have driven the world toward nuclear deterrence due to increasing distrust in international institutions.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Mohammad Mokhber, in a post on X, highlighted that US brutality has eroded trust globally, leading to a reliance on nuclear deterrence as a protective measure.

Mokhber noted that military stockpiles have reportedly increased by about 130 warheads. He also mentioned that all nine nuclear-armed countries are updating their arsenals. Additionally, non-nuclear countries, including Poland, Finland, Sweden, and Germany, are exploring nuclear hosting or participation.