Tehran, May 12, 2025 — The Europe Today: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian affirmed on Sunday that Tehran’s participation in indirect negotiations with the United States is a clear indication of its commitment to peace and its seriousness in achieving a comprehensive agreement.
Speaking during a cabinet meeting, President Pezeshkian reiterated his administration’s unwavering dedication to preserving Iran’s nuclear achievements, stressing that any speculation regarding the dismantling of the country’s nuclear infrastructure is categorically unacceptable.
“Iran’s peaceful nuclear technology, developed by our scientists, plays a critical role in various sectors such as agriculture, environmental protection, industry, and medicine,” the President stated. “Therefore, the Islamic Republic will steadfastly continue its peaceful nuclear activities.”
President Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran has never pursued nuclear weapons and will not seek them in the future. “The Supreme Leader’s fatwa has explicitly forbidden the production of nuclear arms, and our policy remains firmly rooted in this religious and moral directive,” he said.
Highlighting Iran’s principled approach to international relations, President Pezeshkian stated that the Islamic Republic seeks peaceful engagement with the global community and views regional countries as “brothers” who can live together in harmony without external interference.
“We engage in dialogue because we desire peace,” he said. “Our country is committed to promoting regional stability and security. The presence of non-regional actors is unnecessary, and it is the Zionist regime that persistently fuels insecurity and unrest.”
The President’s remarks came as senior Iranian and American officials held several hours of indirect negotiations in Muscat earlier on Sunday, mediated by Oman’s foreign minister. The Iranian delegation was led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, while U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steven Witkoff headed the American side.
The talks focused on key areas of dispute, particularly Iran’s nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions—issues that have remained central to efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
