Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has firmly denied accusations from the United States that the country is pursuing nuclear weapons. He emphasized that a religious decree by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei prohibits such development. This statement comes amid ongoing nuclear negotiations with the U.S. in Geneva, aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear program.
U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Iran of seeking nuclear arms and missile capabilities that could threaten the U.S. and its allies. In a recent State of the Union address, Trump reiterated these claims, stating that Iran has developed missiles capable of reaching Europe and is working on those that could target the U.S. He emphasized a preference for diplomatic solutions but warned against allowing Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.
Iran has dismissed the U.S. allegations as “major lies” and a “disinformation campaign.” The Iranian government insists its nuclear program is for peaceful energy production and is willing to negotiate limits in exchange for lifting sanctions. The ongoing talks in Geneva mark the third round within a month, with both sides seeking a resolution.
The discussions in Geneva are crucial, as they may influence Trump’s decision on potential military action against Iran. The U.S. aims to halt Iran’s uranium enrichment and limit its ballistic missile program, while Iran seeks to focus negotiations solely on its nuclear activities. Previous meetings have shown some progress, according to both Iranian and U.S. officials.
Fonte:https://g1.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/02/26/presidente-ira-armas-nucleares.ghtml
