Iran’s foreign minister said Sunday that Tehran does not intend to build nuclear weapons, a statement that comes as tensions with Israel continue to rise over the country’s nuclear program.

The comment was aimed at easing concerns about Iran’s nuclear intentions, though it did not change the wider standoff between Tehran and Israel. The two sides have remained locked in a deep dispute over Iran’s enrichment activities and the risk of a broader regional confrontation.

Reuters reported that the remarks were made amid renewed scrutiny of Iran’s nuclear posture. The issue remains one of the most volatile in Middle East security, with Israeli officials long warning that Iran could move toward weapons capability, while Iranian officials have repeatedly denied seeking an atomic bomb.

The latest statement adds to a familiar cycle of denials, warnings, and diplomatic pressure. For civilians across the region, the risk is not abstract: any escalation between Iran and Israel could deepen instability and increase the threat of wider conflict.