Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian emphasized that the country is willing to undergo all types of inspections to demonstrate that its nuclear program is peaceful. He made these remarks during a speech commemorating the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of 1979 in Tehran. Pezeshkian pointedly noted that while Iran wants to assure the international community of the non-military nature of its nuclear aspirations, it will not submit to what he termed 'excessive demands' from external parties, particularly in the context of ongoing tensions with Israel and recent U.S. involvement.

The discussions between Tehran and Washington resumed last week in Oman, marking the first dialogue since hostilities intensified in June, when Israel launched a war that included U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The re-engagement is viewed as crucial, considering the high stakes involved with regional stability, the nuclear negotiations which have been stalled for some time, and the potential implications for U.S. relations with both Iran and Israel. Pezeshkian's assurances come at a time when the diplomatic future of the nuclear program is uncertain, with many observers closely watching the U.S. response to Israeli lobbying.

As Iran and the U.S. navigate these sensitive negotiations, the Iranian leadership is attempting to project confidence and insist on its rights under international agreements. However, the backdrop of conflict, specifically the recent military actions by Israel, complicates the landscape. The outcome of these discussions may not only shape Iran's nuclear future but also impact the geopolitical climate in the Middle East, particularly with the upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu that is expected to address Iran's nuclear ambitions directly. Both domestic and international audiences will be closely monitoring the events as they unfold.