Iran says ready to meet global standards to prove nuclear program peaceful

Iran is fully prepared to comply with global standards to demonstrate that its nuclear program is peaceful, President Masoud Pezeshkian said during a phone call with Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi on Tuesday. The Iranian presidency quoted Pezeshkian as saying that Tehran has shown full readiness in all negotiations to provide assurances within the framework of international regulations and global monitoring mechanisms. He criticized what he described as contradictory US policies, noting that Washington continues to apply pressure while simultaneously calling for negotiations. Pezeshkian also noted that Iran had been attacked during previous rounds of nuclear talks and is again facing military threats while diplomatic efforts continue.

Regional cooperation and Iraqi mediation

Pezeshkian said Iran views Iraq as a “brother” nation and supports expanding bilateral ties, expressing hope that the new Iraqi government would overcome economic challenges and strengthen stability. He stressed that Iran does not seek war or instability and remains committed to resolving disputes through dialogue. However, he noted that attacks on Iran had been carried out using facilities in some regional countries, calling for an end to military threats. In response, al-Zaidi said Baghdad is ready to support efforts to reduce tensions and could host talks between Iran and the United States, adding that confrontation would not provide a lasting solution.

Context

Regional tensions have escalated since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, triggering Iranian retaliation and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A Pakistan-mediated ceasefire took effect on April 8, but talks in Islamabad failed to produce a lasting agreement. The truce was later extended indefinitely by President Trump. Since April 13, the US has enforced a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic.