Iran Denies Nuclear Weapons Ahead of US Talks
Iran Rejects Nuclear Weapons Claims as US Talks Begin
TEHRAN: (Web Desk) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has firmly stated that the Islamic Republic is not seeking nuclear weapons, as high-stakes talks with the United States are set to begin in Switzerland in a last-ditch effort to prevent military conflict.
Speaking ahead of the negotiations, Pezeshkian cited Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reiterating that Iran’s leadership has categorically rejected the pursuit of nuclear arms. The talks, mediated by Oman, come amid an unprecedented US military buildup in the region.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned of military action if no agreement is reached, accusing Iran of harboring “sinister nuclear ambitions.” Tehran has dismissed these claims, maintaining that its nuclear program is strictly civilian in nature.
Washington is pushing for broader negotiations that also cover Iran’s missile program and its regional alliances, while Tehran insists discussions remain limited to nuclear issues. US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have warned that Iran’s refusal to discuss ballistic missiles could derail diplomacy.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is leading the delegation, described the talks as a “historic opportunity” but cautioned that success depends on consistency and seriousness from the US side.
Security analysts warn that regional tensions are dangerously high, with fears growing that any diplomatic failure could trigger a wider conflict more severe than last year’s brief war. Meanwhile, ordinary Iranians remain divided, weighing the cost of war against the hardship they already face under economic pressure and political uncertainty.
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