Iran’s top diplomat denies pursuit of nuclear weapons as US military presence builds in region

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied his country was pursuing nuclear weapons as the United States continues to build up its military forces in the region.

In a post on X, Araghchi said Iran’s military was prepared, “with their fingers on the trigger,” to respond to any military action against the country.

“The valuable lessons learned from the 12-Day War have enabled us to respond even more strongly, rapidly, and profoundly,” he added.

Responding to President Donald Trump’s demand for Iran to abandon its ambitions for nuclear weapons, Araghchi insisted that Tehran had no such ambitions.

“At the same time, Iran has always welcomed a mutually beneficial, fair and equitable NUCLEAR DEAL—on equal footing, and free from coercion, threats, and intimidation—which ensures Iran’s rights to PEACEFUL