Iranian President Denies Intent to Obtain Nuclear Weapon
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Fox News that Iran has no intention of obtaining a nuclear weapon, citing religious prohibitions and reaffirming commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
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Why It Matters
Iran has long maintained its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, despite international suspicions. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has previously issued fatwas against nuclear weapons.
NEW YORK, September 25. /TASS/. Iran still has no intention of obtaining a nuclear weapon, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Fox News in an interview.
When asked whether his country had any desire to acquire a nuclear warhead, he said: "Absolutely no."
"Our martyred revered Supreme Leader [Ali Khamenei] said several times in the past that this is religiously forbidden. From the religious standpoint, it is prohibited to have a weapon of mass destruction," he added.
He reaffirmed his country’s readiness to observe the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
"We have never sought to obtain a nuclear weapon. We want to comply with the Non-Proliferation Treaty," the Iranian president said.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Iran will continue to comply with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty as stated by the president
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- Will Iran's statement lead to renewed diplomatic engagement?
- How will Western powers respond to this declaration?
- Does this affect ongoing IAEA inspections?
