Pezeshkian denies nuclear bomb ambition and Trump assassination plot in US interviews

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in Fox News and NBC interviews, denied seeking a nuclear bomb or targeting American officials and urged Washington to end seven-month war.

• Pezeshkian said Iran "never" sought a nuclear weapon, describing it as forbidden by a religious fatwa, and offered to reduce uranium enrichment and accept international verification.
• He blamed Washington for ending the seven-month war, stating the US "attacked us, assassinated our leader, scientists, and military leaders."
• Pezeshkian denied accusations that Tehran planned to assassinate Trump or his family, calling them attempts to inflame public opinion.
• He said Iran remains ready to advance its June memorandum with Trump and open all facilities to inspectors without pressure or blockade.
• Pezeshkian said Washington must decide whether it wants to end the war against Iran, adding that Tehran does not wish to continue fighting.
• He said the Houthis are responsible for their own actions and receive no directives from Tehran.