Iranian president denies plans to build nuclear weapons
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denied that Iran seeks nuclear weapons and said Tehran is open to reducing uranium enrichment and allowing international verification. The statements come amid unresolved U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and renewed regional tensions.
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What happened
Pezeshkian told Fox News that Iran does not seek to obtain nuclear weapons, emphatically denying the claim. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- Presiden Pezeshkian tepis rumor Iran produksi bom nuklirantaranews.com · Article published: Sep 25, 2026, 3:13 AM UTC
- Iranian President Denies Nuclear Ambitions | Newsradio WFLA Orlandowflaorlando.iheart.com · Recorded source date: Sep 25, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC
He said Iran is open to reducing its uranium enrichment levels and permitting international verification. [2][3]
References for this detail (2)
- Iranian President Denies Nuclear Ambitions | Newsradio WFLA Orlandowflaorlando.iheart.com · Recorded source date: Sep 25, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC
- Iranian President Denies Nuclear Ambitions | News Talk 99.5 WRNOwrno.iheart.com · Recorded source date: Sep 25, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC
The reported discussions involve Iran’s nuclear program, with some talks also addressing ballistic-missile capabilities; Iran remains opposed to negotiating its missile program, according to the reporting. [2][3]
References for this detail (2)
- Iranian President Denies Nuclear Ambitions | Newsradio WFLA Orlandowflaorlando.iheart.com · Recorded source date: Sep 25, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC
- Iranian President Denies Nuclear Ambitions | News Talk 99.5 WRNOwrno.iheart.com · Recorded source date: Sep 25, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC
A reported U.S.-Iran memorandum outlines inspections and peace negotiations, including proposed dilution of Iran’s enriched-uranium stockpile and U.S. sanctions relief on Iranian oil. [2][3]
References for this detail (2)
- Iranian President Denies Nuclear Ambitions | Newsradio WFLA Orlandowflaorlando.iheart.com · Recorded source date: Sep 25, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC
- Iranian President Denies Nuclear Ambitions | News Talk 99.5 WRNOwrno.iheart.com · Recorded source date: Sep 25, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC
Context from the sources
ANTARA reported that U.S. and Israeli attacks on targets in Iran began on 28 February, followed by Iranian attacks on targets on the opposing side. A later memorandum to halt hostilities did not prevent renewed attacks, according to the report. [1]
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on 1 September that Iran was not conducting nuclear-related activity at Pickaxe Mountain, while rejecting new U.S. allegations. [1]
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- [1] Presiden Pezeshkian tepis rumor Iran produksi bom nuklirantaranews.comReferenced for: detail 1
- [3] Iranian President Denies Nuclear Ambitions | News Talk 99.5 WRNOwrno.iheart.comReferenced for: detail 2, detail 3, detail 4
- [2] Iranian President Denies Nuclear Ambitions | Newsradio WFLA Orlandowflaorlando.iheart.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, detail 4
Questions answered by the reporting
What this could mean for you
Renewed regional military escalation could remain a concern.
The reported denial and negotiations occur alongside earlier U.S., Israeli and Iranian attacks and an unsuccessful halt to hostilities.
Reported basis: [1][2][3] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Further attacks or a breakdown in the current talks would be required.
Sanctions-related uncertainty could continue affecting Iran’s oil trade.
The reported framework links possible U.S. sanctions relief to nuclear commitments, including stockpile dilution and verification.
Reported basis: [2][3] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Relief would depend on a finalized and verified arrangement.
Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
A breakdown in U.S.-Iran negotiations or failure to establish accepted verification.
Renewed attacks after the reported cessation framework.
Pressure eases if…
A finalized agreement that reduces enrichment and provides internationally accepted inspections.
Verified implementation of the reported stockpile-dilution and sanctions-relief terms.
Still unclear
The sources do not establish whether Pezeshkian’s stated openness has produced a finalized, implemented agreement.
The extent of any current international access to Iranian nuclear sites is unclear.
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Washington (ANTARA) - Presiden Iran Masoud Pezeshkian menepis rumor yang menyebutkan bahwa negaranya berencana memproduksi bom nuklir. "Sama sekali tidak. Sama sekali tidak," kata Pezeshkian…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly denied that Iran seeks to develop nuclear weapons. In an interview with Fox News, Pezeshkian stated that Iran is…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly denied that Iran seeks to develop nuclear weapons. In an interview with Fox News, Pezeshkian stated that Iran is…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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