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Iranian President Accuses Israel of Assassination Attempt, Lays Out Conditions to Resume Nuclear Talks

Pezeshkian’s claim intensifies distrust in the fragile ceasefire, signaling Iran’s readiness to re-enter U.S. negotiations only after safeguards prevent future Israeli strikes.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a meeting in Ilam, Iran, June 12, 2025. Iran's Presidential website/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses members of parliament in Tehran on March 2, 2025.

Overview

  • Masoud Pezeshkian told Tucker Carlson that Israel bombarded the site of one of his meetings during the June 13–24 war in a failed bid to assassinate him.
  • He said Israeli airstrikes on top military commanders and nuclear scientists “torpedoed the negotiating table,” derailing stalled talks with Washington.
  • The 12-day conflict killed over 900 people in Iran and 28 in Israel and prompted U.S. strikes on Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities.
  • Pezeshkian affirmed Iran’s willingness to resume talks if robust guarantees can block unauthorized Israeli attacks on Iranian territory.
  • A ceasefire has held since June 24, but the president warned that any new Israeli action could unravel diplomacy and urged President Trump to secure binding assurances.