{"id":542772,"date":"2026-04-20T01:01:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T20:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=542772"},"modified":"2026-04-20T01:01:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T20:01:42","slug":"iran-trump-has-no-mandate-to-dictate-us-on-nuclear-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/iran-trump-has-no-mandate-to-dictate-us-on-nuclear-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran: Trump has no mandate to dictate us on nuclear issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> TEHRAN<br \/>\nIn a strongly worded address, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated his country\u2019s commitment to peace while firmly defending Iran\u2019s nuclear rights. ,President Pezeshkian stated:\u201cIran wants peace in the region. We do not intend to attack any regional country. We seek stability and good neighborly relations with all nations in the Middle East.\u201d<br \/>\nHe directly addressed recent comments from U.S. President Donald Trump on Iran\u2019s nuclear program, saying:\u201cTrump has no mandate to dictate to us on nuclear issues. Iran has an inalienable right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, as guaranteed under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Our program is transparent and entirely peaceful.\u201d<br \/>\nPezeshkian emphasized that Iran remains open to diplomacy but will not accept external pressure or ultimatums regarding its sovereign rights. He called on the international community to respect Iran\u2019s legitimate security concerns and right to self-defense. The remarks come amid ongoing regional tensions and reported diplomatic exchanges involving the United States, Iran, and intermediaries. Iranian officials have repeatedly stressed that their nuclear activities are for energy and medical purposes only.<br \/>\nThis latest statement from President Pezeshkian aligns with previous messages he has delivered to both domestic audiences and the American public, urging de-escalation and mutual respect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TEHRAN In a strongly worded address, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated his country\u2019s commitment to peace while firmly defending Iran\u2019s nuclear rights. ,President Pezeshkian stated:\u201cIran wants peace in the region. We do not intend to attack any regional country. 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