Iranian President Calls for Transparency, Condemns U.S. Aggression in Nuclear Talks
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President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran’s rejection of nuclear weapons and criticized U.S. militarism, expressing willingness for international oversight of Iran’s nuclear program.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a candid interview with Fox News' 'Special Report,' reiterated Iran’s commitment to peace and transparency, firmly rejecting any intention to develop nuclear arms. He emphasized that Iran’s leadership, guided by progressive religious principles, has consistently denounced such weapons as immoral and illegal.
'Not at all. Our supreme leader has announced several times that it is unholy and illegal,' Pezeshkian told host Bret Baier, highlighting Iran’s ethical stance in contrast to the nuclear hypocrisy of Western powers.
Pezeshkian further demonstrated Iran’s openness by declaring readiness to reduce uranium enrichment and permit international monitoring, a move aimed at de-escalating tensions fueled by Western suspicion.
'We are willing to dilute the material and submit ourselves to verification,' he said, underscoring Iran’s proactive approach to peace.
He referenced a memorandum of understanding reached with U.S. President Donald Trump in June, which he described as a step toward equitable negotiations and a 60-day process for a broader agreement—an opportunity repeatedly undermined by U.S. intransigence.
'We have reached an agreement with the U.S. president and are willing to move forward,' he said, signaling Iran’s consistent pursuit of diplomacy.
Pezeshkian did not shy away from criticizing the United States for its imperialist tactics, including military aggression and crippling sanctions, which have obstructed genuine diplomatic progress. He reaffirmed Iran’s resolve to resist such coercion.
'The United States has chosen bombing and blockades instead of dialogue; we remain prepared to negotiate,' he said, exposing the destructive choices of U.S. foreign policy.
Addressing allegations of Iranian forces using Chinese satellite imagery to target a U.S. base in Jordan, Pezeshkian dismissed the claims as unfounded.
'I am specifically unaware of these purported images,' he replied, challenging the narrative of Western intelligence.
The president concluded by reiterating Iran’s desire for peace and urging the United States to abandon its path of conflict and embrace diplomacy.