‘It is unholy, It is illegal’: Iran President Pezeshkian denies nuclear bomb ambition

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated the peaceful intent of the country's nuclear program, emphasizing that it is not designed for weapon development. He expressed Iran's willingness to cooperate with international inspections and reduce its stockpile of enriched uranium. Pezeshkian pointed to the US's preference for military action over diplomatic solutions as a key factor in escalating tensions, asserting that Iran's military stance is purely defensive.