Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic has never pursued nuclear weapons and will not do so in the future, reiterating the country's commitment to peace amid ongoing talks with the United States.
Speaking during a cabinet meeting in Tehran, President Pezeshkian said, “We are engaged in negotiations with the United States over our nuclear programme because we want peace and do not seek war.”
He emphasised that Iran’s nuclear ambitions are strictly peaceful and that the country has no intention of fuelling instability in the region. “The Islamic Republic does not seek unrest in the region by any means,” he said.
“We can assure you that the Islamic Republic of Iran has never sought, is not seeking, nor will seek nuclear weapons,” the president underscored, reiterating Tehran’s longstanding position on the matter.
Pezeshkian further noted that Iran is serious about reaching an agreement in the current diplomatic engagements and made clear that while the country is willing to cooperate, it will not relinquish its right to a peaceful nuclear programme.
“We are committed to negotiations and are pursuing an agreement, but we will never give up our right to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes,” he stated.
The comments come amid renewed international attention on Iran’s nuclear activities, as Western powers continue to press for transparency and limitations under the framework of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which has faced setbacks since the US withdrawal in 2018.
