Iran's president insists they aren't trying to kill Trump, hopes for US re-entry into MoU

Iranian officials have consistently denied any attempts to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump, despite earlier accusations and pledges of revenge from some Iranian factions following the 2020 killing of General Qassem Soleimani. In January 2025, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian explicitly stated that Iran has never plotted to kill Trump and never will, while Foreign Ministry spokespersons have also rejected such claims as politically motivated.

Regarding the nuclear agreement, Iran has long expressed a desire for the United States to rejoin the deal and lift economic sanctions. While the provided story mentions a hope for this before midterm elections, former President Trump recently stated in September 2026 that he anticipates a deal with Iran will be made *after* the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, suggesting Iran is waiting to see election outcomes. However, Iranian President Pezeshkian, during his September 2026 address to the United Nations General Assembly, affirmed Iran's readiness for dialogue and diplomacy concerning its nuclear program, but stressed that his country would not engage in negotiations under threats or the "language of force."