Iran President Pezeshkian Open to Dialogue with US After Israel Airstrikes

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed openness to resolving differences with the United States through dialogue, emphasizing that trust remains a significant issue following recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran. He urged US President Donald Trump not to be drawn into conflict by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, asserting that Trump has the capability to guide the region toward peace or conflict. Pezeshkian blamed Israel for derailing ongoing nuclear talks by initiating a 12-day bombing campaign that killed senior Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists, and he accused Israel of attempting to assassinate him during these attacks. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt acknowledged Pezeshkian's comments and supported Trump as the right figure to promote regional peace. Meanwhile, Israel has not responded directly to the assassination allegation but confirmed targeting numerous Iranian security and nuclear officials. Pezeshkian also dismissed claims of Iran pursuing nuclear weapons as propaganda, framing Netanyahu's actions as deceptive maneuvers against Trump.