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Oct 16, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET
Pezeshkian says Iran is ready for nuclear dialogue
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday that Iran is not seeking nuclear weapons and is ready for dialogue. He also condemned U.S. sanctions.
WHO: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
WHAT: Pezeshkian denied that Iran seeks nuclear weapons, said it is ready for dialogue and condemned U.S. sanctions.
WHEN: Oct 16, 2026
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Pezeshkian made the remarks in response to what he called malicious propaganda against Iran's nuclear program and to condemn U.S. sanctions.
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