Tehran: President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday that Iran is prepared to reassure the world it is not seeking nuclear weapons, underlining Tehran’s continued emphasis on diplomacy and regional stability as talks with the United States aim for a comprehensive settlement of the West Asia crisis.
Speaking during a visit to Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran’s nuclear activities are peaceful and said Tehran is willing to provide guarantees to the international community, ANI reported.
According to state broadcaster Press TV, the president said: “We are ready to assure the world that we are not seeking nuclear weapons and are not seeking unrest in the region.”
He used the appearance to shift blame for instability in the region to Israel, accusing it of perpetuating conflict. “It is the Israeli regime that uses every opportunity to keep war and instability alive,” Pezeshkian said, as quoted by Press TV.
Iran Maintains Rights Under NPT
Pezeshkian also stressed that Iranian negotiators would defend national dignity and honour in ongoing discussions with international partners, especially the United States, as they pursue a peace deal to end current hostilities. He argued that any agreement must respect Iran’s sovereignty and not force concessions that undermine national pride.
State media cited him reiterating Tehran’s position under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): Iran has the right to pursue nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, including energy generation, medical applications and scientific research. Those rights, he said, form the basis for Tehran’s assurances about the peaceful character of its nuclear programme.
While Iranian officials consistently deny a weapons intent, US and allied governments have long maintained that Tehran may be seeking the technical capabilities necessary for weaponization.
Ceasefire Deal Nears Finalization
Meanwhile, US and Iranian negotiators are reportedly closing in on a memorandum that would deliver a temporary halt to hostilities. Axios, citing a US official, reported that a draft 60-day ceasefire is in its “final stages,” with remaining gaps under negotiation as both sides work to avoid further escalation.
A senior US official told Axios the deal would work on a “relief for performance” basis — giving concessions only after Iran takes verified steps. If it happens, the Strait of Hormuz would open right away, Iran could sell oil again, global energy markets would feel immediate relief, and there would be 60 days to negotiate a fuller shutdown of Iran’s nuclear programme.
