Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel of fueling instability in the Middle East, according to remarks published by Iran’s state news agency ISNA. He stated that Iran does not seek to develop nuclear weapons and hinted at ongoing diplomatic discussions with the United States, emphasizing that Iran will not engage in diplomacy that diminishes its dignity. Pezeshkian added that standing against the world’s most powerful forces requires accepting adversity and that war cannot be expected to return processes to normal.

Meanwhile, the United States and Iran have reportedly reached a preliminary memorandum of understanding to extend their ceasefire by another 60 days and begin talks aimed at a permanent end to the ongoing conflict. U.S. sources told Al Jazeera that the framework awaits final approval from President Donald Trump. If confirmed, it would mark a significant step forward after weeks of stalled diplomacy, though details of the agreement remain unclear.