Iran Denies Nuclear Weapons Intent Amid Escalating Middle East Strikes
Iran Denies Nuclear Weapons Intent Amid Escalating Middle East Strikes

Iran Denies Nuclear Weapons Intent Amid Escalating Middle East Strikes

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted that Iran is not seeking nuclear weapons but remains committed to defending its legitimate rights amid escalating tensions with Israel and the United States, following Israeli and US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Pezeshkian emphasized Iran's readiness to resolve disputes through negotiation while criticizing US and Israeli actions as unjust impositions. The strikes occurred just before planned US-Iran nuclear talks, centering on Iran's uranium enrichment, which Tehran insists is a non-negotiable right. On US media, former Democratic National Committee spokeswoman Xochitl Hinojosa challenged President Trump's justification for the strikes, arguing that he failed to provide sufficient evidence of an imminent threat and bypassed congressional approval, sparking debate with CNN Republican Scott Jennings who highlighted Iran's longstanding hostility toward the US. Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon stated that while the Iranian regime retains control, its current military capabilities have been significantly degraded by Israeli and US operations, especially regarding nuclear sites, though concerns remain over Iran's ballistic missile threat. The situation underscores a fragile ceasefire and ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran's nuclear program and regional security.

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