Iran open to full nuclear verification, denies weapon intent

Iran is ready to allow inspectors at its nuclear facilities to confirm the absence of military intent in its atomic program, President Masoud Pezeshkian said.

Speaking to crowds across Iran on February 11 to mark the anniversary of the 1979 revolution, Pezeshkian noted that Iran is not seeking nuclear weapons, has repeatedly stated this position, and is ready for any verification, Caliber.Az reports via Iranian media.

The remarks came amid ongoing negotiations with the US, which remain uncertain, alongside the looming risk of a military confrontation and repeated assertions by Iranian military leaders of their readiness to confront and defeat the United States. 

On February 10, Donald Trump announced he was considering deploying a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East to prepare for military action if talks with Tehran collapsed.

Earlier, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director Rafael Grossi reported that inspectors have been waiting for several months for permission to access facilities in Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan. Iran cites the need for specific measures and protocols, but according to Grossi, these are excuses that essentially reflect a political position.

Talks between Iran and the US were held on February 6 in Oman. US President Donald Trump described them as successful and said the dialogue would continue, while Iran’s Foreign Minister also spoke positively about the meeting.

By Jeyhun Aghazada