Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Iran's President: No Nuclear Weapons, Condemns Sanctions
Iran's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, told the world that Iran does not want to build any nuclear bombs.
He said this at a big meeting called the UN General Assembly.
He also talked about the UK, France, and Germany, who are trying to punish Iran with sanctions, which he thinks is unfair.
He met with the French President Macron to discuss the nuclear program and their relationship.
The two leaders discussed potential cooperation and maintaining peace in the Middle East.
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated Iran will not seek nuclear weapons.
He criticized the UK, France, and Germany (E3) for attempting to reinstate sanctions.
Pezeshkian claimed the E3’s actions are illegitimate.
He met with French President Macron to discuss bilateral ties and the nuclear issue.
Macron expressed his country’s interest in stability and peace in the Middle East.
- Who
- Masoud Pezeshkian, Emmanuel Macron, E3
- What
- Iran rejects nuclear weapons; discusses sanctions
- When
- Wednesday, during UN General Assembly
- Where
- UN General Assembly
- Why
- To discuss nuclear program and bilateral relations.
Iranian View
Western View
Nuclear Program
Iranian View
Iran doesn't seek nuclear weapons and views sanctions as illegitimate.
Western View
Concerned about Iran's nuclear program and its intentions, and the reimposition of sanctions
- Key Players
- Iran, France, UK, Germany, UN, Israel
- Main Issue
- Iran's nuclear program and related sanctions.
- Iranian Stance
- Does not seek nuclear weapons, condemns sanctions
- Sanctions
- UK, France, and Germany attempted to reinstate UN sanctions.
- Presidential Meeting
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and French President Emmanuel Macron met.
Sources
Iran oil sales to China would continue even if UN sanctions activated, oil minister says
US, Israeli Attacks Inflicted 'Grievous Blow' On Global Trust: Iran At UN
Explainer-Iran is facing a return of UN sanctions – what happens now?
Iran, U.S. signal possible easing in nuclear tensions
US breaks promises in every matter, cannot negotiate with such a party: Khamenei
US Breaks Promises in Every Matter, Cannot Negotiate: Khamenei
Iran does not seek nuclear weapons: Pezeshkian
