Transcript: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"

Key Points:

• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized Iran's willingness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume negotiations if the U.S. honors previous agreements, specifically referencing a memorandum of understanding signed in Pakistan with President Trump.
• Pezeshkian cited deep distrust toward the U.S. due to repeated broken agreements, targeted assassinations of Iranian officials and scientists, and ongoing military actions, which complicate prospects for direct talks or meetings with President Trump.
• He affirmed Iran's commitment to the Non-Proliferation Treaty and stated willingness to allow nuclear inspections under new negotiations, while insisting Iran does not seek nuclear weapons based on religious and legal grounds.
• The president condemned U.S. sanctions and military actions as war crimes targeting civilians, defended Iran’s handling of internal protests amid accusations of human rights abuses, and rejected calls to release detained Americans as a goodwill gesture without reciprocal U.S. compliance.
• Pezeshkian highlighted coordination with Iran’s new Supreme Leader and stressed that restoring trust through honoring agreements and ending hostilities is a prerequisite for meaningful diplomacy and regional peace.