TEHRAN, Iran, May 24 (ANI) — President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday said Iran is prepared to reassure the international community that it is not pursuing nuclear weapons, reiterating Tehran’s commitment to diplomacy and regional stability amid talks with the United States aimed at finding a complete solution to the crisis in West Asia.
According to state media outlet Press TV, Pezeshkian made the remarks during his visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).
Pezeshkian said the Islamic Republic remains open to providing assurances that its nuclear program is strictly peaceful in nature.
“We are ready to assure the world that we are not seeking nuclear weapons and are not seeking unrest in the region,” he said, as quoted by Press TV.
He also accused Israel of being a key source of instability in West Asia, arguing that “the Israeli regime” uses every opportunity to keep war and instability alive rather than Iran.
At the same time, Pezeshkian stressed that Iranian negotiators would not compromise on national dignity and honor in ongoing discussions with international stakeholders, particularly the United States, as they work toward a peace deal to end the hostilities.
According to Press TV, Tehran maintains that under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), it has the right to pursue nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, including energy generation, medical applications, and scientific research.
While Iran has consistently denied seeking nuclear weapons, the United States and its allies continue to allege that Tehran may be seeking the technical capability needed for weaponization.
Meanwhile, Axios, citing a U.S. official, reported that a memorandum for a 60-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran is in its final stages, with negotiators working to close remaining gaps and avert further escalation in the region. The deal would reportedly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow the resumption of Iranian oil sales.
According to the senior U.S. official, the draft agreement hinges on a strict diplomatic framework of “relief for performance.” If implemented, the deal would immediately reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, temporarily ease pressure on global energy markets, and establish a high-stakes 60-day window to negotiate the complete dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program.
Both U.S. President Donald Trump and mediators reportedly suggested that an announcement could come as early as Sunday. (ANI)
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