Iranian President Pezeshkian Declares at UN That Iran Does Not Seek Nuclear Weapons

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the United Nations General Assembly, firmly stating that Iran does not seek to develop nuclear weapons.

“The article reports on a statement condemning recent aggressive attacks that resulted in the deaths of commanders, civilians, children, women, scientists, and academics”

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This declaration comes amid heightened tensions following recent military actions by Israel and the United States, as well as impending sanctions from European countries.

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Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran's nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes, citing a religious edict from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that prohibits the development of nuclear weapons.

This stance is consistent with Iran's long-standing position, despite skepticism from Western countries due to Iran's advanced nuclear activities.

The European powers, specifically the UK, France, and Germany, have initiated a process to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran, accusing it of non-compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA).

This move has been met with strong opposition from Iran, which views the sanctions as illegal and influenced by the United States.

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Iranian officials argue that the European countries are acting in bad faith, especially after the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA in 2018.

Despite these tensions, there are ongoing negotiations between Iran and European leaders to prevent the reinstatement of sanctions, with French President Emmanuel Macron expressing a willingness to de-escalate tensions.

In his speech, President Pezeshkian condemned recent military strikes by Israel and the United States on Iranian sites, describing them as violations of diplomacy and human rights.

“France, Britain and Germany have set the clock through the UN Security Council to reimpose sweeping sanctions at the end of Saturday on Iran, which they say has not cooperated on the long-running nuclear row”

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He accused Israel of being the true source of regional instability and criticized its actions as aggressive expansionism.

This rhetoric aligns with Iran's broader narrative of portraying itself as a victim of Western aggression, while simultaneously calling for cooperation with peace-seeking countries based on dignity and trust.

Despite the strong rhetoric, Iran has expressed a willingness to negotiate with European powers to avoid the reimposition of sanctions.

French President Emmanuel Macron has been actively involved in these discussions, urging Iran to allow full access to UN nuclear inspectors and to be transparent about its nuclear activities.

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Macron has also highlighted the importance of resuming negotiations to reach a peaceful resolution.

However, Iran remains firm in its stance against negotiating with the U.S., which it accuses of imposing diktats rather than engaging in genuine talks.