In a direct challenge to international concerns, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphatically denied any pursuit of nuclear weapons during an exclusive Fox News interview, stating that a religious decree from the supreme leader prohibits such ambitions. Pezeshkian further asserted Iran’s willingness to submit its nuclear program to international inspection and even dilute its enriched uranium, presenting this as a gesture to ease tensions. He squarely blamed the United States for the ongoing Middle East conflict, accusing Washington of actively blocking diplomatic solutions and initiating hostilities, including the assassination of Iranian leaders and scientists. Pezeshkian referenced a prior agreement with then-President Donald Trump as evidence of Iran’s desire for de-escalation, lamenting its subsequent breakdown due to U.S. actions. He reiterated Iran’s commitment to self-defense against what he termed U.S. aggression and sanctions, asserting that the continuation of the war rests on America’s decision to de-escalate, while also pointing to Israel’s provocations as a catalyst for the conflict.
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