Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Israel tried to assassinate him and warns nuclear talks with the US require guarantees against future Israeli aggression.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused Israel on Monday of attempting to assassinate him, while stressing that Iran did not initiate the current war and remains open to resuming nuclear talks with the United States—on the condition that mutual trust is restored.
In an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson, Pezeshkian stated that Israeli intelligence had plotted to target him during an official meeting.
While he did not disclose when the alleged attempt occurred, he said Iranian intelligence had uncovered a plan to bomb the site of a meeting he was attending.
“I am not afraid to sacrifice myself in defense of my country’s sovereignty and independence,” he said. “No government official fears death when defending the homeland.”
The Iranian president reiterated his country’s willingness to return to negotiations over its nuclear program, but stressed that this would only be possible if the United States could be trusted not to enable further Israeli aggression during the process.
“How can we trust the United States,” Pezeshkian asked, “when we can’t be certain it won’t allow Israel to strike us again in the middle of negotiations?”
Masoud Pezeshkian, president of Iran.
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The Iranian president said that Israel had gained access to sensitive information through inspections conducted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which he said “paved the way” for Tel Aviv’s recent attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites.
Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran had never initiated hostilities and does not wish to prolong the conflict.
His administration, he said, has sought from the beginning to “strengthen national unity and promote peace, stability, and friendship—both at home and with neighboring countries and the wider world.”
Pezeshkian urged the US government not to become entangled in what he called “Netanyahu’s war”—referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—saying it serves a personal agenda aimed at destabilizing the region and fueling endless conflict.
He added that US President Donald Trump has the power to lead the region either toward peace and stability or toward perpetual war.
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Pezeshkian also pushed back against longstanding US suspicions regarding Iran’s nuclear intentions, stating: “Every American president since 1983 has believed Iran wants a nuclear bomb. The truth is, we have never pursued one—past, present, or future. Doing so would violate the religious fatwa issued by our Supreme Leader.”
Late last month, Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to a ceasefire, saying it would not violate the truce unless Israel did first. He reiterated Iran’s readiness for dialogue, while emphasizing that the country would continue to defend its sovereignty and the rights of its people.
Israel launched its military campaign against Iran on June 13, targeting nuclear facilities, military and civilian infrastructure, and carrying out assassinations of key military and scientific figures. In response, Iran launched missile attacks that caused deaths and widespread destruction in several Israeli cities.
(PC, AJA)
The Iranians are FOOLS for trying to talk to the empire … what part of the empire wants regime change don’t Iranians get?
If Iran wants to be friends with the empire so bad … then surrender … let the empire install the shah of Iran son that the empire has waiting in the wings and then all will be well. Bow down to your masters.
Keep dreaming. “The empire” is already dwindling, and it is a matter of time before American imperialism vanish altogether. You have no right to decide the fate of other countries, and your comment only means that you are ignorant when it comes to history. Persians doesn’t “bow to their masters”, they keep fighting until the end regardless of the outcome. Considering how laughable your attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities was (which implies the use of 14 GBU-57 bombs, supposedly the most effective bunker-buster in the world), I have no idea from where you are drawing such arrogance. But this is typical of Americans, to pretend they are winning even when they are getting their asses spanked.
I’m sure my US government was also involved. We’re attached to the malignant tumor that is Wasrael, even though we keep telling our ” leaders ” to cut them free. The Israeli Nazis could never survive without our aid, and i would totally cut them off. They are a cancer on this Earth. The Israelis are ” the Daleks ”
( from Doctor Who ) of our society: they only want to exterminate everyone who isn’t just like them. I’m disgusted and embarrassed by what my government has done. Dondolf and his entire Nutzi Party should be removed immediately. Just look at what YOUR vote did to our nation…
it’s up to you to fix it.