Iran's president denies seeking nuclear weapons as Trump rules out ground troops and nuclear use

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How the sides differ Left sources emphasize Iran's conditional Strait of Hormuz statement; alternative sources split between Pezeshkian's denial and dialogue offer, and U.S. sanctions and Trump's remarks on force.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday that Iran is not seeking nuclear weapons and is ready for dialogue, calling claims against his country propaganda and condemning US sanctions. A CBS excerpt reports Iran said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen if the U.S. leaves the Middle East. Separately, Trump said he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran or send ground troops, while the U.S. reportedly weighs new strike options. The U.S. also announced new sanctions on 16 individuals and 10 entities, per a Treasury notice.

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Left CBSCBS NewsIran's president denies nuclear ambitions, says he's ready for talks

Pairs Iran's denial of nuclear ambitions and openness to talks with its statement that the Strait of Hormuz reopens if the U.S. leaves the region.

Alternative · 3 sources MEMiddle East EyeIran not seeking nuclear weapons and ‘ready for dialogue’, Pezeshkian says

• NNewsNationTrump says he can't see sending ground troops to Iran, using nuclear weapons
• CNBCCNBCTrump says he won't use nuclear weapons or send ground troops to Iran

Outlets differ: one carries Pezeshkian's denial, dialogue offer and criticism of sanctions; others focus on Trump ruling out ground troops and nuclear use, plus new sanctions.

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