Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denied that Iran seeks nuclear weapons, saying religious rulings make them forbidden. He blamed the United States for the wider Middle East conflict and the collapse of diplomacy, while maintaining that Tehran remains willing to negotiate.

Pezeshkian said Iran could dilute its enriched uranium and permit international verification, although he did not specify quantities or inspection terms. He referred to a failed June memorandum with Donald Trump, accused the US of initiating attacks and sanctions, and said Iran would continue resisting despite economic hardship.