Iranian president says enriched uranium is 'not a big deal'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the fact that his country harbors enriched uranium underground in a mountain is “not a big deal.”
TL;DR
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the country's underground enriched uranium as "not a big deal."
- Pezeshkian stated Iran does not want a nuclear weapon and is willing to dilute enriched uranium and undergo verification.
- He asserted Iran's interest is solely in nuclear energy, not nuclear weapons.
- Pezeshkian indicated a willingness to give up 60% enriched uranium within the framework of international law and the non-proliferation treaty.
- He dodged questions regarding blocking IAEA inspectors and Iran's past disengagement with the watchdog.
- Pezeshkian blamed the United States for the lack of a peace agreement, claiming Iran is ready for one.
- The article includes quotes from Donald Trump contemplating a deal with Iran or its potential annihilation.