Iran will not give up uranium enrichment right but denies nuclear weapon intent

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared on Thursday that Iran will not abandon its right to enrich uranium, asserting the nation's sovereign prerogative. However, he strongly emphasized that Iran has no intention of developing nuclear weapons, stating, "We have no intention of making a nuclear bomb."

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We have no intention of making a nuclear bomb.

Pezeshkian made these remarks ahead of follow-up talks related to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States. He noted that the U.S. demand for Iran not to build nuclear weapons is not new and that Iran has officially communicated its lack of intent in writing. "The other party (the U.S.) will have no choice but to accept this right (to enrich uranium)," Pezeshkian added, indicating Iran's firm stance on its nuclear program.

Furthermore, President Pezeshkian claimed that Iran's frozen assets, amounting to approximately $6 billion (8 trillion won), would be returned as part of the preliminary agreement to end the war. According to Tasnim News Agency, he stated that the MOU's provisions are beneficial to Iran and expressed confidence that the results of the ongoing talks and negotiations would soon be evident.

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The other party (the U.S.) will have no choice but to accept this right (to enrich uranium).

The president's statements signal Iran's dual approach: maintaining its nuclear enrichment capabilities while assuring the international community of its peaceful nuclear intentions. The potential return of frozen assets also represents a significant economic aspect of the ongoing diplomatic efforts.

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The MOU's provisions are beneficial to us, and the results of this meeting and negotiation will soon become clear.