Event Brief
Iran president defends right to nuclear enrichment
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
Summary: Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran has no interest in developing atomic weapons, but will not give up the right to develop nuclear technology for economic development. His remarks defend Iran’s nuclear enrichment position while denying weapons intent.
WHO: Masoud Pezeshkian
WHAT: Pezeshkian defended Iran’s right to develop nuclear technology and enrichment, while saying Iran has no interest in atomic weapons.
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026 at 10:44 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Pezeshkian was responding to concerns about Iran’s nuclear program by asserting Iran’s lack of interest in atomic weapons and defending its right to develop nuclear technology for economic development.
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