"Iran's president also says his country does not seek a nuclear weapon, and apologises for his government's shortcomings. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for national unity in the face of external threats while insisting that his government is willing to negotiate over its nuclear programme, at a huge public ceremony in Tehran commemorating the 47th anniversary of the founding of the Islamic Republic."
"Following the latest round of talks on Iran's nuclear programme, United States President Donald Trump has continued to threaten Tehran with potential military attacks if it does not accede to Washington's demands on issues ranging from nuclear enrichment to ballistic missiles, with the US leader reportedly considering sending another aircraft carrier group to the region. Alongside the threats from the US, Iran is grappling with bitter internal divisions"
Iran called for national unity amid external threats and domestic divisions during large public ceremonies marking the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Republic. Massive crowds gathered in Tehran and other cities in demonstrations of support. Iran stated it does not seek nuclear weapons and expressed willingness to negotiate its nuclear programme with full verification, while blaming a high wall of mistrust from the US and Europe for stalled talks. The country faces US threats of possible military action and consideration of deploying another carrier group. Iran is also confronting fallout from a deadly crackdown on protests and a struggling economy.
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