Iranian President Declares No Desire for Conflict with Israel

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran does not want war with Israel and aims to live in peace, despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East. He accused Israel of escalating conflict through actions like the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran, but called for dialogue as a solution. Pezeshkian’s comments come as U.S. officials fear a potential war between Israel and Hezbollah, backed by Iran, following Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also expressed a desire to restart nuclear negotiations, indicating a potential shift in Iran’s stance. Iran seeks to return to the 2015 nuclear agreement, which was abandoned by the U.S. in 2018. The International Atomic Energy Agency has raised concerns about Iran’s nuclear activities, including enrichment of uranium beyond civilian needs. As tensions continue in the region and with the U.S. presidential election approaching, Iran’s willingness to engage in dialogues and negotiations may hold significant implications for the future.

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