Pezeshkian Rejects Nuclear Weapons, Blasts U.S. "Wall of Mistrust" Amid Trump’s Threat of Military Action

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed on Wednesday that Iran does not seek nuclear weapons and is open to international verification. However, he blamed the failure of diplomatic efforts on a "high wall of mistrust" erected by the United States and Europe. Pezeshkian’s remarks come at a critical time, as President Donald Trump weighs sending a second aircraft carrier to the region and warns of "very tough measures" if a new deal is not reached.

While Pezeshkian expressed gratitude to regional allies for thwarting "malicious schemes" by Israel and the U.S., he struck a defiant tone, asserting that Iran "will not yield to aggression." In a rare move, he also apologized to the Iranian people for government shortcomings and economic hardships. As the Trump-Netanyahu summit unfolds in Washington, Pezeshkian’s speech serves as a dual message: a call for sovereign respect and a plea for a diplomatic exit from the looming military escalation.