New York: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), declaring that Tehran will never pursue nuclear weapons. The speech comes amid growing diplomatic efforts to prevent the so-called “snapback” of UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme.

His statements on September 24 coincided with the approaching September 27 deadline for a 30-day process initiated by the United Kingdom, France and Germany to reinstate UN sanctions against Iran. The three European nations, collectively known as the E3, accuse Iran of failing to comply with the 2015 nuclear deal designed to stop Tehran from developing nuclear arms.

The E3 have offered to delay the reimposition of sanctions for up to six months if Iran restores access for UN nu

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