WANA (Jan 15) – In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Iran’s President, Massoud Pezeshkian, stated that Iran is fundamentally ready for dialogue with a potential second term of Donald Trump’s administration. He emphasized, however, the importance of honoring commitments made during such negotiations, adding that Iran has “never” planned the assassination of Donald Trump during the U.S. election campaigns last year and will not do so in the future.

 

Pezeshkian said that while Iran is prepared for talks, the main issue lies in the commitments that follow such dialogues. “The problem we have is not in the dialogue itself, but in the obligations that arise from it,” he explained. He further pointed out that the United States has not adhered to its commitments in the past and has aimed for the overthrow of Iran’s government.

 

Recalling the increased tensions during Trump’s first term, particularly after the U.S. withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal, Pezeshkian stressed that Iran had adhered to all the commitments it made in the agreement, while the U.S. failed to meet its obligations. He also criticized the U.S. for continuously undermining Iran’s government rather than focusing on resolving issues.

 

On the topic of potential military action, Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran is not seeking war but will defend its nuclear sites if attacked. “Naturally, we will respond to any action,” he remarked, adding, “We are not afraid of war, but we do not seek it. I sincerely hope it does not happen, as it would harm all parties, not just us.”

 

Addressing Western accusations of Iran attempting to build a bomb as a pretext for conflict, Pezeshkian rejected these claims, asserting, “This is not true.”

 

In response to claims of Iran plotting to assassinate Donald Trump, Pezeshkian firmly denied any such plans, stating, “This is just another one of those schemes designed by Israel and other countries to promote Iranophobia… Iran has never engaged in assassination and has no plans for such acts. At least, as far as I know.” When asked if Iran would pledge not to target Trump, he replied, “We have never done this from the beginning and we will never do it.”

 

Regarding the shifting dynamics in the region, Pezeshkian rejected claims that Iran’s position had weakened, stating, “I see no connection or link. Inside the country, we are more united than last year. We are stronger, with better participation and greater security.”

 

The interview comes amid intense diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas following months of indirect negotiations with Egypt, Qatar, the U.S., and other countries. Pezeshkian responded to a question about Iran’s involvement in potential peace mediation by saying, “We will do everything in our power to bring peace to the region.”

 

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