Pezeshkian, in an interview recorded on Friday, September 25, in New York, addressed the current situation of the Islamic Republic and the challenges it faces. He referred to the increase in sanctions and the lack of trust in past agreements, saying: "Every day they increase the sanctions against us and do not adhere to what they have written and signed."
Challenges of Nuclear Negotiations
One important part of this interview was dedicated to Iran's nuclear program. Pezeshkian stated that Tehran is ready to negotiate about the limitations of the nuclear program within the framework of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and emphasized that the Islamic Republic does not intend to build a nuclear weapon. He added: "The issue of inspections can be agreed upon in new negotiations, but he did not agree to the immediate return of inspectors under previous arrangements."
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Impact of Sanctions on the People of Iran
Pezeshkian also warned about the impact of sanctions on the lives of the people of Iran, calling them "inhumane." He stated that restricting access to food and medicine primarily targets ordinary people. These remarks were made in response to the host's question about the economic pressure on the people and the possibility of the Islamic Republic making concessions to the United States.
Pezeshkian further pointed to the internal challenges of the Islamic Republic and the suppression of protests, stating that some individuals in the protests have been armed and that the goal was a "coup." He also acknowledged that "some innocent people were killed" and referred to security concerns regarding the new leader of the Islamic Republic.
Pezeshkian ultimately did not respond to questions about meeting with Trump, stating: "We are not seeking war. War has been imposed on us." He also emphasized that Iran seeks to rebuild trust but needs to establish preconditions.
This interview elucidates the positions of the Islamic Republic in the face of international pressures and internal challenges, clearly reflecting the complex conditions Iran is facing.
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