Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that negotiations with the US will only be successful if they are conducted without pressure and threats. He made these comments during a speech at the Commonwealth of Independent States summit in Turkmenistan. Pezeshkian emphasized that meaningful dialogue requires mutual respect and obligations, and that it must be free from coercion and threats.
Pezeshkian's comments come amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the US, with the war in the Middle East entering its eighth month. Despite efforts by various parties to broker a peace deal, there seems to be little prospect of a resolution. The Iranian president's remarks suggest that Tehran is unlikely to engage in talks that it perceives as coercive or threatening.
Last week, Pezeshkian described negotiations with the US as "futile". He claimed that in every instance when Iran had sat down with the US for talks, it had been met with aggression. According to Pezeshkian, the US has attacked Iran three times after previous negotiations, demonstrating that it is not interested in genuine dialogue.
The Iranian president also expressed skepticism about the US's intentions, stating that its actions - including assassinations, sanctions, and threats - show that it is not interested in finding a peaceful solution. Pezeshkian argued that under these circumstances, negotiations are pointless and that the Iranian people will not accept such an approach.
The US and Iran have a long history of tense relations, with the US imposing sanctions on Iran and Iran viewing the US as a hostile power. The current situation in the Middle East has further complicated relations between the two countries, with Iran supporting various militant groups in the region.
The international community has been watching the situation closely, with many countries calling for restraint and a return to diplomatic efforts. However, with the situation on the ground deteriorating, it remains to be seen whether Pezeshkian's conditions for talks with the US can be met.
The US has recently imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, which has been critical of US actions in various conflicts. The move has been widely criticized, with many countries expressing concern about the impact on international law and institutions.
Key points
- Iran's president has set conditions for negotiations with the US, including that they must be free from pressure and threats.
- The Iranian president has described previous negotiations with the US as "futile" due to a lack of trust.
- The tensions between Iran and the US are part of a broader conflict in the Middle East, which has been ongoing for several months.
