Islamabad: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday asserted that Iran's missile programme is not part of the recently agreed 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States and will not be included in any future arrangement.

Speaking at a news conference during his visit to Islamabad, Pezeshkian dismissed suggestions that Iran's missile capabilities could become a subject of negotiations with Washington.

"The discussion over our missiles does not exist in the MoU, and it never will," Pezeshkian said, according to a video released by Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).

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The Iranian president also defended the country's missile arsenal, describing it as essential for national security amid regional tensions.

"If we did not have the missiles we use for our defence, Israel and the United States would have devastated Iran," he said.

Pezeshkian made the remarks while discussing regional developments and bilateral ties with Pakistani leaders following the conclusion of technical talks in Switzerland linked to the 14-point agreement aimed at reducing tensions in the region.

Last week, the United States released the official text of the memorandum reached with Iran. According to reports, the agreement includes provisions related to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing certain financial restrictions on Iran and establishing a framework for future technical discussions on Tehran's nuclear programme.

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The published text, however, contains no reference to restrictions on Iran's missile programme or its broader defence capabilities. The only weapons-related commitment mentioned is Iran's pledge not to "procure or develop nuclear weapons."

The issue has drawn attention because US President Donald Trump had previously cited Iran's missile programme as a key concern during periods of heightened military tension. However, his stance appeared to soften during recent diplomatic efforts, with Trump stating at last week's G7 summit that "missiles aren't the problem."