Iranian President Says Tehran Not Seeking Nuclear Weapons

The comments from Pezeshkian were highlighted by Trump in a Truth Social post on Sunday.
Iranian President Says Tehran Not Seeking Nuclear Weapons
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks at a press conference in Tehran, Iran, on Sept. 16, 2024. Majid Saeedi/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran wants to show that Tehran is not seeking to produce a nuclear weapon, as the Trump administration said over the weekend that a deal with Tehran is coming closer to fruition.

Pezeshkian said in comments carried by Iranian state-run media that Tehran “is ready to assure the world we do not seek nuclear weapons” and is “not seeking unrest in the region.”

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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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