Iranian President Denies Nuclear Bomb Plans Amid Western Concerns

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian publicly dismissed rumors of Tehran's intent to build a nuclear bomb, a denial that comes amid heightened Western scrutiny of Iran's nuclear program. The statement is a diplomatic signal but does not alter verified enrichment activities or IAEA inspection findings. The denial may ease near-term tensions but is unlikely to shift the strategic calculus of the US or Israel.