A former Iranian ambassador said Friday that Iran has made a clear moral commitment not to pursue nuclear arms, as indirect talks with the United States continue.
“We have pledged to humanity that we will not seek nuclear weapons and will distance ourselves from building a bomb,” said Hossein Noshabadi, Iran’s former envoy to Oman, in an interview with ILNA news agency.
Noshabadi also cautioned against expectations of a rapid breakthrough. “We should not expect to reach an early agreement,” he said, though he noted the talks have been “constructive and positive.”
The former diplomat called for recognition of Iran’s peaceful nuclear rights and urged the US to abandon what he described as “tension-provoking behavior.” He said any final deal must respect Iran’s sovereignty and be free of maximum pressure tactics.
