Iranian President Denies Assassination Plots, Dismisses US Violence Concerns Amid Nuclear Site Strikes

In a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed willingness to resolve conflicts with the United States through dialogue, emphasizing Iran's desire to protect its sovereign nuclear enrichment rights. Despite recent U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites causing significant tensions, Pezeshkian denied knowledge of Iranian sleeper cells in the U.S. and rejected accusations that Iran would orchestrate violence on American soil, attributing such claims to Israeli misinformation. He also disputed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's assertion that Iran sought to assassinate President Donald Trump, calling it a tactic to drag the U.S. into prolonged conflicts. This denial contrasts with recent U.S. Department of Justice charges alleging Iran's involvement in assassination plots against Trump. Pezeshkian emphasized Iran's peaceful nature and criticized attempts to provoke war in the region, while underscoring that any future monitoring of Iran's nuclear facilities must await Iranian approval following recent bombings. The interview highlights ongoing diplomatic challenges amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions and conflicting narratives about Iran's intentions toward the U.S.