Tehran, February 11, 2026 – Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian stated on Wednesday that Iran will not give in to “excessive demands” regarding its nuclear program, as negotiations with the United States resumed last week for the first time since the war with Israel in June, during which the U.S. carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
“Our Iran will not bow to aggression, but we continue dialogue with neighboring countries with all our efforts to establish peace and stability in the region,” Pezeshkian said at Azadi Square in Tehran, on the occasion of the 47th anniversary of the Iranian revolution.
The Iranian president emphasized that his country is ready for “any verification” of its nuclear program and stressed that Tehran has no intention of developing nuclear weapons. “Our country will not yield to their excessive demands,” he added.
Iran wants the talks to focus exclusively on its nuclear program, while the United States also seeks to address Iran’s ballistic missile program and its support for regional groups. Despite these differences, Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful, while Washington and its ally Israel fear it is aimed at developing nuclear arms.
Every year, supporters of the Iranian regime gather to commemorate the 1979 revolution that overthrew the U.S.-backed Shah. This year, Azadi Square was under heavy security, more extensive than in previous years, amid heightened tensions following nationwide protests last month and the resulting crackdown, during which the U.S. threatened potential intervention in support of demonstrators.
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