Iranian Leader Expresses Desire for Peace with Israel

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran does not want a wider conflict in the Middle East and called for dialogue to resolve tensions in the region. He criticized Israel for instigating conflict and blamed the U.S. and other Western countries for double standards in human rights criticisms. Pezeshkian expressed interest in returning to the 2015 nuclear deal with the U.S. and denied accusations of Iran supporting Russian aggression in Ukraine. Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif echoed these sentiments, highlighting Iran’s desire for peace while also defending its right to retaliate. He blamed the U.S. for the breakdown of the 2015 nuclear deal during the Trump administration. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed readiness for new nuclear negotiations. However, tensions remain high as Iran has continued uranium enrichment beyond commercial use and blocked U.N. inspections of some nuclear sites. The U.S. is skeptical about engaging with Iran and has accused them of selling ballistic missiles to Russia, fueling the conflict in Ukraine. Overall, Iran is signaling a desire for peace and a return to diplomatic negotiations, despite ongoing challenges and accusations from the U.S. and its allies.

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