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Iran's President Blasts Assassination Attempt, Questions U.S. Diplomacy

7/7/2025

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned a botched assassination attempt he claims was orchestrated by Israel with U.S. backing. He defended Iran's pursuit of peaceful nuclear energy and denounced U.S. sanctions, expressing doubt about the effectiveness of renewed diplomacy. As tensions simmer, Pezeshkian questioned if violence could ever pave the way for regional peace.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned a botched assassination attempt he claims was orchestrated by Israel with U.S. backing. He defended Iran's pursuit of peaceful nuclear energy and denounced U.S. sanctions, expressing doubt about the effectiveness of renewed diplomacy. As tensions simmer, Pezeshkian questioned if violence could ever pave the way for regional peace.