Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that Tehran committed to not pursuing nuclear weapons in response to a request from Washington, according to i24NEWS. The statement follows recent reports of a U.S.-Iran memorandum and comes as Israel reiterates its refusal to withdraw from security zones in Lebanon.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that Tehran committed to not acquiring nuclear weapons in response to a U.S. request, according to a report by i24NEWS. The statement is the first public attribution by an Iranian leader of the pledge to an American demand, as talks between Washington and Tehran continue. No details were provided on the nature or framework of the commitment.
As The Zioneer reported earlier this month, Israeli officials have repeatedly stated that any deal with Iran must prevent a nuclear breakout. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on June 15 that Iran 'will not get nuclear weapons — with or without a deal.' The Iranian president's remarks come amid ongoing negotiations and reports of a signed U.S.-Iran memorandum, though the full text has not been disclosed.
The claim has not been independently verified. Pezeshkian did not specify whether the commitment is part of a formal agreement or a unilateral statement.
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