Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that his country will persist in nuclear negotiations with the United States but will not surrender its rights in the face of threats. Speaking to naval officers in a televised address on Saturday, Pezeshkian emphasized Iran’s determination to stand firm on its nuclear and scientific advancements.
“We are negotiating, and we will negotiate,” Pezeshkian stated. “We are not after war, but we do not fear any threat.” He stressed that the Islamic Republic will not be intimidated into compromising its sovereignty or technological progress. “It is not like that they think if they threaten us, we will give up our human right and definite right,” he said.
Talks between Tehran and Washington have reportedly reached the “expert” level, a phase where both sides are working through the technical aspects of a possible deal. However, uranium enrichment remains a key sticking point. While Iran insists on its right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes, the Trump administration has taken a hardline stance, demanding that Tehran halt its enrichment activities altogether.
U.S. President Donald Trump, has repeatedly threatened military action against Iran if no new deal is reached. In response, Iranian officials have hinted that if pressured too far, they may consider pursuing a nuclear weapon, pointing to their current stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
Pezeshkian, however, made it clear that Iran will not relinquish what he described as “honorable military, scientific, [ and ] nuclear” achievements. His speech signals Tehran’s willingness to engage in diplomacy, but only on terms that respect its national dignity and rights.
The future of the negotiations remains uncertain as both nations continue to weigh diplomacy against growing tensions.
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