The Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has firmly denied accusations that his country is pursuing nuclear weapons, attributing the prohibition to a religious decree by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. This statement comes amidst ongoing tensions with the United States, where President Donald Trump has accused Iran of developing nuclear capabilities and missiles that could threaten the U.S. and its allies. The two nations are engaged in a series of negotiations aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear program.
In a press conference held in New York, President Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran is not developing nuclear weapons, citing a religious decree by Khamenei from the early 2000s that bans such activities. The Iranian leader emphasized that these accusations are part of a misinformation campaign by the U.S., as both countries participate in discussions in Geneva to address nuclear concerns.
During his State of the Union address, President Trump expressed concerns over Iran’s missile capabilities and its potential to develop weapons that could reach the U.S. He stated his preference for a diplomatic resolution but maintained a firm stance against allowing Iran to possess nuclear arms. The U.S. has previously taken military action against Iran, claiming to have dismantled a nuclear weapons program in June 2025.
The latest round of talks in Geneva marks the third meeting in less than a month, focusing on limiting Iran’s nuclear activities. The U.S. demands include halting uranium enrichment and restricting missile development, while Iran insists on peaceful intentions for its nuclear program and seeks the lifting of sanctions. Both sides acknowledge some progress in previous discussions.
Fonte:https://g1.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/02/26/presidente-ira-armas-nucleares.ghtml
