Iran’s president denies supplying hypersonic missiles to Houthis Criticizes western pressures on missile program

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has firmly denied allegations that Iran has provided hypersonic missiles to the Houthi rebels in Yemen.

During his inaugural press conference, Pezeshkian addressed concerns directly, stating, "Iran possesses hypersonic missiles, but they are not the type used by the Houthis. Iran has not supplied any missiles to them," Caliber.Az reports per Iranian media. 

The denial follows speculation that Iran may be arming the Ansar Allah movement, which has been actively involved in Yemen's ongoing conflict. Pezeshkian's comments were part of a broader discussion about Iran's military capabilities and its international relations.

In addition to addressing the missile allegations, Pezeshkian spoke on Iran's nuclear ambitions. He emphasized that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons but is facing significant pressure from the United States and Europe to abandon its missile development programs.

“We are not seeking to develop nuclear weapons. However, we are being pressured by the US and Europe to halt our missile programs. If we do not have missiles, they might drop bombs on us just as they did in Gaza,” Pezeshkian stated during the conference.

The Iranian president also accused Israel of trying to drag Iran into regional conflicts by targeting high-profile Hamas figures. His remarks reflect ongoing tensions and highlight Iran's contentious stance in its defence and foreign policy amidst increasing international scrutiny.

Meanwhile, President Pezeshkian firmly rejected any claims that Iran is seeking to develop nuclear weapons. Addressing both Iranian and international journalists, Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran is committed to peaceful nuclear energy and is not pursuing nuclear weapons.

"We are not seeking to acquire nuclear weapons," Pezeshkian stated. However, he highlighted that Iran is under significant pressure from the United States and Europe to halt its missile development programs. "If we do not have missiles, they will drop bombs on us just like they did on the Gaza Strip," he added, referencing the broader geopolitical tensions involving Iran.

Pezeshkian also criticized recent actions by Israel, accusing it of attempting to provoke Iran into a broader regional conflict. He pointed to the assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh as an example of Israel’s efforts to draw Tehran into the conflict.