'Without missiles, we'd be like Gaza': Iran rejects missile curbs in any US deal
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has explicitly rejected including the country's missile program in any future agreements with the United States. He argued that these weapons are essential for national defense, citing the ongoing conflict in Gaza as a justification for maintaining military capabilities.
Why it matters
This stance creates a significant diplomatic hurdle for US-Iran negotiations, as missile restrictions remain a key point of contention in regional stability efforts.
'Without missiles, we'd be like Gaza': Iran rejects missile curbs in any US deal
The article reports on official statements from both Iranian and US perspectives without taking a side, maintaining a neutral journalistic tone.
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