Tehran — President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran is prepared to reassure the international community that it is not seeking nuclear weapons, reiterating Tehran’s commitment to diplomacy and regional stability as talks with the United States continue.
Speaking during a visit to Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Pezeshkian told state media Press TV that Iran remains willing to provide assurances that its nuclear programme is strictly peaceful. “We are ready to assure the world that we are not seeking nuclear weapons and are not seeking unrest in the region,” he said, according to Press TV.
Pezeshkian also accused Israel of fuelling instability in West Asia, saying the Israeli regime “uses every opportunity to keep war and instability alive.” He added that Iranian negotiators would not compromise national dignity and honour in discussions with international stakeholders as they seek a peace settlement to end current hostilities.
Tehran stresses that under the Nuclear Non‑Proliferation Treaty (NPT) it has the right to pursue nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, including energy, medicine and research. The United States and its allies, however, continue to warn that Iran may be developing technical capabilities that could be applied to weaponisation.
Separately, Axios reported, citing a U.S. official, that a memorandum for a 60‑day ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is in its final stages. Negotiators are reportedly closing gaps on a draft that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, allow the resumption of Iranian oil sales and operate on a “relief for performance” diplomatic architecture. If implemented, the agreement would temporarily ease global energy pressures and create a 60‑day window to negotiate a broader resolution of Iran’s nuclear programme. Sources said an announcement could come soon. (ANI; Press TV; Axios)
(This article is based on syndicated reports and public statements; the original publisher’s disclaimers apply.)
