Pezeshkian Urges Revival of US-Iran Nuclear Talks

As tensions simmer across the Middle East, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has voiced his willingness to restart US-Iran nuclear talks, but only if the U.S. can regain Tehran’s trust. Speaking in a high-profile interview with American commentator Tucker Carlson, Pezeshkian directly accused Israel of attempting to assassinate him, asserting that Tel Aviv’s aggressive military actions sabotaged ongoing diplomacy.

The Iranian leader’s remarks come after a turbulent June that saw Israel conduct airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, followed by U.S. involvement in targeting key facilities. These events occurred just days before fresh US-Iran nuclear talks were expected to begin, effectively halting negotiations. Pezeshkian now demands assurances that such attacks won’t be repeated during future dialogue.

“We re-entered the negotiations… then how can we know for sure that in the middle of the talks, the Israeli regime will not be given permission again to attack us?” Pezeshkian asked.

US-Iran Nuclear Talks Clouded by Regional Hostilities

The 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June left over 900 Iranians and 28 Israelis dead, culminating in a ceasefire on June 24. Pezeshkian claimed that Israel tried to assassinate him during this period, targeting a meeting he was attending. While he absolved Washington of direct involvement, he cautioned the U.S. against aligning too closely with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hawkish agenda.

Pezeshkian warned that Netanyahu’s vision of “forever wars” could ensnare the U.S. in prolonged regional conflicts. He urged President Trump to choose diplomacy over militarism.

“Only Trump can stop Netanyahu,” he stated, urging restraint and a renewed commitment to peace.

Iran’s Stance: No Bomb, No War

Addressing long-standing allegations about Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Pezeshkian reaffirmed that Tehran has never pursued atomic weapons, citing religious prohibitions from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

He dismissed Western fears of Iranian aggression as misplaced:

“Iran has never invaded another country in 200 years. ‘Death to America’ means death to injustice — not to the people.”

I told Tucker Carlson:
1️⃣ While we were negotiating in good faith at the request of the U.S., Netanyahu dropped bombs – literally – on diplomacy. Israel torpedoed the talks and killed peace. The world should remember who derailed the process.
— Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) July 7, 2025