Pezeshkian: Iran has no intention to build nuclear weapons

President Masoud Pezeshkian (R) and his Swiss counterpart Karin Keller-Sutter

Pezeshkian stated that Tehran is prepared to permit inspection of its nuclear program according to international rules and its entitlements under law.

New York, IRNA — President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to peaceful nuclear activities, stating that the Islamic Republic has no intention of developing nuclear weapons.

Pezeshkian made the remarks in a meeting with his Swiss counterpart, Karin Keller-Sutter, on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran’s stance is rooted in a Fatwa (a religious edict) issued by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, which declares the production of nuclear weapons as forbidden under Islamic law.

Tehran is ready to allow verification of its nuclear activities within the framework of international regulations and its legal rights, he said.

Iran welcomes diplomatic dialogue to resolve this issue, but if the so-called snapback mechanism is enforced, further negotiations will lose their meaning, he noted.

Pezeshkian also addressed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urging Switzerland to play a more active role in preventing the escalation of violence and alleviating suffering caused by shortages of medicine and food.

The Iranian president expressed Iran’s readiness to further expand bilateral relations with Switzerland.

For her part, President Keller-Sutter welcomed Iran’s constructive engagement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and reiterated Switzerland’s stance that diplomatic dialogue remains the most effective path to resolving disputes and enhancing international relations.