Iran president told world leaders at the United Nations on Friday that his country will never pursue nuclear weapons, repeating a long-standing position meant to ease fears about its nuclear program.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

President addressed the UN General Assembly in New York, saying Iran’s nuclear activities are peaceful and aimed at energy production and medical research. He insisted that Iran has no intention of building a bomb and accused Western powers of spreading fear for political reasons.

“Iran does not need and will never seek nuclear weapons,” the president said. “Our program is transparent and under international monitoring.”

The comments came as tensions remain high in the Middle East. Iran’s nuclear program has been at the center of disputes with the United States, Israel, and European powers for more than two decades. Western governments fear that Iran’s enrichment of uranium could bring it close to the ability to produce weapons-grade material.

The U.S. withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal in 2018 under former President Donald Trump, leading Iran to step back from many of its commitments. Since then, Iran has expanded uranium enrichment beyond the limits set in the agreement, raising international concern. Talks to restore the deal have stalled, and sanctions on Iran remain in place.

Despite these tensions, Iranian leaders have repeatedly said they do not want nuclear weapons. Iran is a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which bans member states from developing such arms. The president pointed to inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as proof of Iran’s compliance.

“Those who accuse Iran ignore the fact that our facilities are the most inspected in the world,” he said. “We have opened our doors to international observers more than many other countries.”

His speech also criticized what he called double standards by Western nations. He argued that countries with nuclear weapons, such as the United States and Israel, should focus on reducing their arsenals instead of accusing Iran.

Israel, which is widely believed to have nuclear weapons but has never confirmed it, has warned that it will act if Iran gets close to a bomb. U.S. officials have also said that “all options are on the table” to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear-armed state.

The president’s remarks aimed to counter those threats and to reassure the international community. He called for a return to dialogue and said sanctions were harming ordinary Iranians.

“Sanctions are a weapon of economic war,” he said. “They hurt the people, not the government. It is time to end this unfair pressure and focus on cooperation.”

Experts say the speech is unlikely to change U.S. or European policy. Analysts note that while Iran says it does not want nuclear weapons, its enrichment progress keeps the door open. The IAEA has reported that Iran holds enough enriched uranium to potentially build several bombs if it chose to do so, though the country would still need additional steps to weaponize the material.

For now, Iran’s statement adds to the ongoing debate at the UN about nuclear security. Many countries continue to call for the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, which placed strict limits on Iran’s program in exchange for sanctions relief.

Diplomats say the future depends on whether both Iran and the United States are willing to compromise. The U.S. has demanded stronger guarantees, while Iran wants sanctions lifted first.

The president ended his speech with a call for peace and stability in the Middle East. “The path forward is cooperation, not confrontation,” he said.

Whether that message will lead to progress remains unclear. But his words at the UN highlight Iran’s effort to show the world it wants recognition as a peaceful nuclear power — not a threat.