TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted on Monday that his country has no intention of developing nuclear weapons, pushing back against international concerns over its uranium enrichment program.

"We have repeatedly emphasized that we do not seek nuclear weapons," Pezeshkian said at a press conference in Tehran. "Our goal is to meet our technical and scientific needs."

His remarks came in response to a recent alarm from the International Atomic Energy Agency over Iran's enrichment of uranium to 60 percent purity.

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Pezeshkian maintained that Iran remains committed to the framework established by the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). However, he warned that Iran's continued adherence depends on other signatories honoring their obligations.

"If the United States and certain European countries fulfill their commitments, we will do the same," he said. "If they do not, neither will we."

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The Iranian president also addressed the country's missile program, a point of contention with Western powers. While acknowledging pressure from the US and European nations to curtail its missile development, Pezeshkian insisted on Iran's right to maintain its defense capabilities.

The JCPOA, signed in 2015, saw Iran agree to limit its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. The agreement has been in jeopardy since the United States withdrew in 2018 under former president Donald Trump, reimposing sanctions on Tehran.

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Efforts to revive the deal have stalled since August 2022, despite multiple rounds of negotiations in Vienna. As tensions persist, the international community continues to watch Iran's nuclear activities with heightened scrutiny.

'No hypersonic missile sent to Houthis'

Pezeshkian emphasized that his country has not sent hypersonic missiles to Yemen's Houthi group while responding to a reporter's question.

Iran has hypersonic missiles, but not of the kind the Houthis possess, Pezeshkian said, adding that Houthis themselves have developed the missiles over time.

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It is impossible for Iran to send missiles to Yemen covertly when it takes more than a week to send solely human forces to the country, he said.

Pezeshkian said that Iran and the Houthis have coordinated with and helped each other and have worked together against Israel's "genocide" in Gaza.

The Iranian president slammed the West's double standards towards human rights, noting that the US and Europe have been sending missiles, bombs and fighter jets to Israel and defending the country, prioritizing Israel's security over that of Gaza and the Palestinians.