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title: "Iran's President Willing to Dilute Uranium, Seeks Deal with US"
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published: "2026-09-25T18:05:15.436Z"
source_reported: "2026-09-25T13:41:45.900Z"
updated: "2026-09-25T18:05:15.436Z"
trust_score: 30
critic_score: 45
hype_score: 41
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# Iran's President Willing to Dilute Uranium, Seeks Deal with US

*Masoud Pezeshkian denies nuclear bomb ambitions and blames US and Israel for conflict.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 30 of 100, higher is better. The central claim rests on anonymous sourcing, with no named sources or documents cited.
- Craft 45 of 100, higher is better. The reporting is largely based on digests, with limited original reporting or direct quotes from affected parties.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise a deal or nuclear concessions, but the body of the reporting is vague and lacks specific details.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Iran has 'no trust' in the United States.
- Pezeshkian indicated Iran is prepared to dilute uranium enriched to 60% and allow international inspections.
- The president denied Iran seeks a nuclear bomb and expressed a desire for a deal with the U.S. before the November midterms.
- Pezeshkian blamed the U.S. and Israel for the war and stated Iran is ready to relinquish 60% enriched uranium under international law.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Iran has 'no trust' in the United States. Speaking in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Pezeshkian indicated that Iran is prepared to dilute uranium enriched to 60% and allow international inspections of its nuclear facilities. He categorically denied that Iran seeks a nuclear bomb.

Pezeshkian expressed Iran's willingness to reach an agreement with the U.S. before the November midterm elections. He also blamed the U.S. and Israel for the ongoing war. Several reports indicate that Iran is ready to relinquish its stockpile of 60% enriched uranium within the framework of international law and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

## Disagreements in reporting

While most reports agree that President Pezeshkian stated Iran is prepared to dilute uranium enriched to 60%, npr reported that the foreign minister said this was part of a deal where Iran would get some assets unfrozen and then reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The same report from npr stated that the U.S. says it is not in a rush to reach a deal because it is getting oil through the Strait of Hormuz regardless of Iran's actions.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated reports mention the specific claims made by President Pezeshkian regarding his meetings with the supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, or the details of the potential deal involving the unfreezing of assets and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by npr.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 29 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 17% (5)
- Centre: 21% (6)
- Right: 62% (18)

27 of 56 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-25T17:30:32.599815+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-25T18:15:28.116Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Left-rated reports led on President Pezeshkian's statements regarding Iran's lack of trust in the U.S. and its willingness to dilute uranium and undergo international inspections. These reports highlighted Pezeshkian's denial of seeking a nuclear bomb and his desire for a deal with the U.S. before the November midterms. The left-rated reports also featured Pezeshkian's blame of the U.S. and Israel for the war. npr quoted Pezeshkian saying, 'we have "no trust" in the United States since the U.S. has attacked Iran during negotiations before.' Al-Monitor quoted Pezeshkian stating, 'It is for the United States to choose whether to end its war in Iran as Tehran does not wish to continue fighting.'

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports focused on President Pezeshkian's willingness to negotiate with the U.S. and his statements about Iran's nuclear program. These reports highlighted the potential for a deal before the November midterms and the readiness to dilute uranium. Deutsche Welle noted that 'Iran's president signals willingness to talk in the nuclear dispute with the US. However, a breakthrough for an end to the war that has been going on for seven months is not yet in sight.' Political Wire and The Hill both reported Pezeshkian pushing back on a claim by President Trump that the regime is waiting until after Americans hit the polls to settle the conflict.

### Right

- Right-rated reports led on President Pezeshkian's denial of seeking a nuclear bomb and his willingness to dilute enriched uranium. These reports frequently mentioned his interview with Fox News and his statements about international inspections. Protothema reported that Pezeshkian 'blamed the US and Israel for the war and declared ignorance about Chinese assistance in the attacks on American bases.' The Express Tribune reported Pezeshkian stating, 'We did reach agreement with your president...willing and still wish to move forward.'

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- low: 3
- mixed: 9
- high: 11
- unknown: 27
- veryHigh: 5

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [psn.si](https://psn.si/pezeshkian-niega-que-iran-busque-fabricar-una-bomba-nuclear/2026/09/25) — Pezeshkian Denies Iran Seeks to Make a Nuclear Bomb · Global Voices
- [ИноСМИ.Ru](https://inosmi.ru/20260925/iran-280345724.html) — Peseshkin: "We Are Ready to Deplete uranium." A Nuclear Bomb Is Not Iran's Target (Fox News, USA)
- [Libre](https://libre.gr/2026/09/25/pezeskian-to-iran-den-thelei-pyriniki-v) — Pezheskian: Iran and Its Nuclear Program Under International Controls
- [pelop.gr](https://pelop.gr/pezeskian-iran-pyrinika-elegxoi-ipa) — Iran: Pesekian on Nuclear Weapons, Inspections and Agreement with the US
- [The Express Tribune](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2631370/iran-seeks-deal-with-us-not-war-pezeshkian-1) — Iran seeks deal with US, not war: Pezeshkian
- [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1884648/pezeskian-sto-fox-news-to-iran-den-thelei-puriniki-vomva-o-motztaba-den-emfanizetai-gia-logous-asfaleias) — Pezheskian on Fox News: "Iran Does Not Want a Nuclear Bomb, I Saw Mojtaba for 7 Hours, He Is Not Appearing for Security Reasons"
- [thedailybs.com](https://thedailybs.com/2026/09/25/irans-president-tells-foxs-bret-baier-it-will-dilute-enriched-uranium-its-not-a-big-deal) — Iran’s president tells Fox's Bret Baier it will dilute enriched uranium: ‘It’s not a big deal’ - The Daily Bo Snerdley
- [nytimespost.com](https://nytimespost.com/iranian-president-denies-nuclear-ambitions-while-blaming-us-for-middle-east-conflict-and-more-top-headlines) — Iranian president denies nuclear ambitions while blaming US for Middle East conflict and more top headlines - NEW YORK TIMES POST
- [wfmd.com](https://wfmd.com/2026/09/25/iranian-president-denies-nuclear-ambitions-while-blaming-us-for-middle-east-conflict-and-more-top-headlines) — Iranian president denies nuclear ambitions while blaming US for Middle East conflict and more top headlines
- [Fox News](https://foxnews.com/us/iranian-president-denies-nuclear-ambitions-while-blaming-us-middle-east-conflict-more-top-headlines) — Iranian president denies nuclear ambitions while blaming US for Middle East conflict and more top headlines
- [matzav.com](https://matzav.com/pezeshkian-denies-seeking-nuclear-bomb-offers-uranium-concessions-while-blaming-u-s-and-israel-for-war) — NUCLEAR DENIAL: Pezeshkian Denies Seeking Nuclear Bomb, Offers Uranium Concessions While Blaming U.S. and Israel for War
- [Observador](https://observador.pt/2026/09/25/presidente-do-irao-diz-que-continua-disposto-a-chegar-a-acordo-com-eua) — Iran's President Says He's Still Willing to Reach an Agreement with the U.S.
- [Aleph News](https://alephnews.ro/guvern/iranul-spune-ca-este-gata-sa-renunte-la-uraniul-imbogatit-la-60-pezeshkian-invoca-dreptul-international-si-tratatul-de-neproliferare) — Iran Says It's Ready to Give up 60% Enriched Uranium
- [Telegrafi](https://telegrafi.com/pezeshkian-irani-nuk-kerkon-bombe-berthamore-jemi-te-gatshem-per-inspektime-nderkombetare) — Pezeshkian: Iran Does Not Seek a Nuclear Bomb, We Are Ready for International Inspections
- [Deutsche Welle](https://dw.com/de/was-kann-irans-pr%C3%A4sident-peseschkian-in-new-york-erreichen/a-79426822) — What Can Iran's President Peseshkian Achieve in New York?
- [Slow Boring](https://slowboring.com/p/getting-to-yes-with-iran) — Getting to yes with Iran
- [TokenPost](https://tokenpost.com/news/regulation/24054) — Iran Says It Does Not Seek Nuclear Weapons, Is Open to U.S. Talks
- [npr](https://npr.org/2026/09/25/nx-s1-5980398/irans-president-says-his-country-has-no-trust-in-u-s-in-meeting-with-journalists) — Iran's president says his country has 'no trust' in U.S. in meeting with journalists
- [sawaleif.com](https://sawaleif.com/%D8%A8%D8%B2%D8%B4%D9%83%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%86-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%AE%D9%84%D9%8A-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%85-1109332) — Pezeshkian: We Are Ready to Give up Uranium Enriched to 60% Within the Framework of the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
- [Avaz.ba](https://avaz.ba/vijesti/globus/1075129/iranski-predsjednik-pezeskijan-za-fox-news-ne-zelimo-bombu-spremni-smo-na-provjeru-nuklearnog-programa) — Iranian President Pezeshkiyan Told Fox News: We Do Not Want a Bomb, We Are Ready to Verify the Nuclear Program
- [1prime.ru](https://1prime.ru/20260925/iran--873671896.html) — Iran Is Prepared to Relinquish up to 60 per Cent of Its Uranium Reserves.
- [topwar.ru](https://topwar.ru/290431-pezeshkian-iran-po-prezhnemu-ne-stremitsja-razrabotat-jadernoe-oruzhie.html) — Peseshkian: Iran Remains Reluctant to Develop Nuclear Weapons
- [Klix](https://klix.ba/vijesti/svijet/pezeshkian-dao-intervju-za-americki-fox-news-ne-zelimo-nuklearnu-bombu-spremni-smo-na-verifikaciju/260925032) — Pezeshkian Gave an Interview to the American Fox News: We Do Not Want a Nuclear Bomb, We Are Ready for Verification
- [Apa](https://apa.az/asia/pezeskian-iran-abs-la-noyabr-seckilerinedek-razilasmaya-hazirdir-999033) — Pezeshkian: Iran Ready for Agreement with US Before November Elections
- [belta.by](https://belta.by/world/view/iran-mozhet-otkazatsja-ot-vysokoobogaschennogo-urana-v-sluchae-dogovorennosti-s-ssha-802734-2026) — Iran Could Abandon Highly Enriched Uranium if Agreed with the US
- [Moneycab](https://moneycab.com/international/peseschkian-iran-ist-zur-herausgabe-des-urans-bereit) — Peseshkian: Iran Is Ready to Release Uranium
- [RPP](https://rpp.pe/mundo/medio-oriente/el-presidente-de-iran-asegura-que-sigue-dispuesto-a-alcanzar-un-acuerdo-con-estados-unidos-noticia-1709277) — Iran’s President Says He’s Still Willing to Reach an Agreement with the U.S.
- [Noticias ao Minuto](https://noticiasaominuto.com/mundo/3057091/presidente-do-irao-diz-que-continua-disposto-a-chegar-a-acordo-com-eua) — Iran's President Says He's Still Willing to Reach an Agreement with the U.S.
- [Pantau.com](https://pantau.com/geopolitik/368726/presiden-masoud-pezeshkian-menepis-rumor-iran-berencana-memproduksi-bom-nuklir) — President Masoud Pezeshkian Dismisses Rumors Iran Plans to Produce Nuclear Bomb
- [El Mundo](https://elmundo.es/internacional/2026/09/25/6ab603e5e9cf4a59518b45a7.html) — Iran’s President Says He’s Still Willing to Reach an Agreement with the U.S.
- [madhyamam.com](https://madhyamam.com/world/iran-president-masoud-pezeshkian-denies-nuclear-bomb-blames-us-middle-east-war-1557649) — 'No Nuclear Bomb': Iran Ready for Inspections, Blames US for War, Says President Pezeshkian
- [negocios.com](https://negocios.com/articulo/geopolitica/iran-busca-retomar-pacto-trump-niega-haber-cerrado-ormuz/20260925070158494440.html) — Iran Seeks to Resume the Pact with Trump and Denies Having Closed Ormuz
- [Die Presse](https://diepresse.com/41294904/iranischer-praesident-usa-muessen-ueber-kriegsende-entscheiden) — Iranian President: USA Must Decide the End of the War
- [Korrespondent.net](https://korrespondent.net/world/4914744-teheran-hotov-zakluichyt-sohlashenye-s-ssha-do-vyborov-prezydent-yrana) — Tehran Is Ready to Make an Agreement with the US Before the Election-- the President of Iran.
- [ORF.at News](https://orf.at/stories/3443188) — Teheran Allegedly Wants to Talk About Uranium as Well
- [i24NEWS](https://i24news.tv/en/news/middle-east/artc-we-want-to-return-to-mou-deal-before-the-us-midterms-iranian-president-says-live-blog) — 'We want to return to MOU deal before the US midterms,' Iranian President says
- [Arutz Sheva](https://israelnationalnews.com/news/433628) — Pezeshkian signals Iran willing to revive US deal before November midterms
- [military-stuff.org](https://military-stuff.org/irans-president-says-major-atmosphere-of-mistrust-with-us) — Iran’s president says “major atmosphere of mistrust” with US
- [MEPIN™](https://mepinanalysis.org/2026/09/can-an-iran-deal-save-republicans-in-the-midterms-and-at-what-price) — Can an Iran Deal Save Republicans in the Midterms—and at What Price?
- [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/pezeshkian-prizval-ssha-vernutsya-k-memorandumu-do-vyborov-v-noyabre) — Peseshkian Called on the US to Return to the Memorandum Before the November Election.
- [INTELLINEWS](https://intelli.news/2026/09/25/liveblog-irankrieg-iran-ist-laut-peseschkian-zur-herausgabe-des-urans-bereit) — Liveblog Iran War: Iran Is Ready to Release Uranium According to Peseshkian
- [Al-Monitor](https://al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/us-must-choose-whether-end-war-iran-president-fox-news) — US 'must choose' whether to end war: Iran president to Fox News
- [Live Mint](https://livemint.com/news/us-news/us-iran-war-live-updates-masoud-pezeshkian-revive-june-ceasefire-willing-to-give-up-60-enriched-uranium-11790298425388.html) — US-Iran war LIVE Updates: Tehran wants to revive June ceasefire with US, 'willing to give up 60% enriched uranium'
- [Frankfurter Allgemeine](https://faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/liveblog-irankrieg-iran-ist-laut-peseschkian-zur-herausgabe-des-urans-bereit-faz-200583539.html) — Liveblog Iran War: Iran Is Ready to Release Uranium According to Peseshkian
- [ایران اینترنشنال](https://iranintl.com/en/202609257671) — Pezeshkian says Iran willing to give up 60% enriched uranium under NPT
- [EADaily](https://eadaily.com/ru/news/2026/09/25/pezeshkian-iran-gotov-otkazatsya-ot-zapasov-urana) — Peseshkian: Iran Is Ready to Give up Uranium Reserves: EADaily
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/9/25/1455115.html) — Peseshkian Has Declared Iran's Willingness to Abandon Enriched Uranium Stockpiles.
- [VINnews](https://vinnews.com/2026/09/24/iranian-president-claims-strait-of-hormuz-not-closed-says-tehran-still-seeks-deal-with-u-s) — Iranian President Claims Strait Of Hormuz Not Closed, Says Tehran Still Seeks Deal With U.S.
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/173bf7870399827f) — Pezeshkian: We do have economic issues, but will endure
- [Political Wire](https://politicalwire.com/2026/09/24/iranian-president-wants-deal-before-midterms) — Iranian President Wants Deal Before Midterms
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/usa/2026/09/24/2618416.html) — Iran has proposed to resume the ceasefire agreement with the United States before the midterm elections to the American Congress in November, NBC News reported, citing Iranian President Masoud Peseshkian
- [The Hill](https://thehill.com/policy/international/6110376-pezeshkian-disputes-trump-midterms-claim) — Iranian president says country wants deal with US made before midterms
- [NBC News](https://nbcnews.com/world/iran/irans-president-says-tehran-wants-deal-us-midterm-elections-rcna599638) — Iran’s president says Tehran wants a deal with U.S. before midterm elections
- [hathalyoum.net](https://hathalyoum.net/articles/4236451) — A Video of Rezai: Iran Will Not Open the Strait of Hormuz, nor Will It Return to the Diplomacy of the Past.
- [holosameryky.com](https://holosameryky.com/a/8203857.html) — US Opposes Iran's Creation of a Nuclear Bomb, Iranian President Denies Such Plans
- [snn.ir](https://snn.ir/fa/news/1459750/%D8%B3%D8%B1%D9%84%D8%B4%DA%A9%D8%B1-%D8%B1%D8%B6%D8%A7%DB%8C%DB%8C-%D9%85%D8%B0%D8%A7%DA%A9%D8%B1%D9%87-%D8%A8%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA-%D8%B9%D9%85%D9%84-%DA%A9%D9%86%DB%8C%D8%AF-%D8%B9%DA%A9%D8%B3) — Major General Rezaei: Enough with the Negotiations, Take Action + Photo

## Questions

**What did Iran's president say about the country's nuclear program?**

President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran has no intention of developing a nuclear bomb and is prepared to dilute uranium enriched to 60%. He also indicated a willingness to allow international inspections of its nuclear facilities under international law and the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

**Does Iran want to negotiate with the US?**

Yes, President Pezeshkian expressed Iran's willingness to reach an agreement with the U.S. He indicated a desire to finalize a deal before the November midterm elections, pushing back on claims that Iran is waiting for the elections to conclude negotiations.

**Who does Iran blame for the current war?**

President Pezeshkian blamed the United States and Israel for the ongoing war. He stated that Iran does not wish to continue fighting and that it is up to the United States to choose whether to end the conflict.

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