Al Arabiya reported Iranian President Pezeshkian said Iran will not relinquish its right to enrich uranium.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Iran's commitment to its uranium enrichment program, rejecting any notion of relinquishing the country's right to pursue nuclear technology. Speaking during a visit to Iran's nuclear agency, Pezeshkian emphasized that rebuilding damaged nuclear facilities—targeted in attacks by U.S. and Israeli forces in June—would proceed without delay. He stated that such attacks would not deter Iran from advancing its nuclear capabilities, asserting that the program is strictly for civilian purposes, including medical and energy-related applications.

The comments come amid heightened tensions following a 12-day conflict in June, during which Israel, with U.S. support, targeted key nuclear sites, including the Natanz enrichment complex and the Isfahan nuclear power plant. U.S. President Donald Trump claimed at the time that Iran's nuclear program had been "destroyed," while Tehran reported "severe damage" but no independent verification exists due to Iran's refusal to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Recent media reports, including one by Al Arabiya, suggested that Iran might consider a 10-year suspension of uranium enrichment above 3.6 percent. However, an informed source has denied these claims, stating that such discussions are not part of current negotiations and that focus remains on ending hostilities rather than nuclear concessions. Meanwhile, Oman has called for renewed U.S.-Iran talks to de-escalate tensions, though progress remains elusive.