Iran's President Rejects Talks Under Pressure, Cites US Violations

Kathmandu. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that his country will not engage in any form of negotiation under an atmosphere of pressure, threats, or siege.

Hinting at US sanctions and threats of attack, he told Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a phone conversation, "No kind of negotiation can take place in an atmosphere of pressure, threats, and siege."

During the conversation, he accused the US of continuously violating agreements and adopting a policy of pressure during negotiations and ceasefires. Iran's President Pezeshkian stated that the maritime sanctions imposed by the US are a violation of international agreements and the UN Charter, and that such actions and threatening statements weaken trust in the peace process.

Pezeshkian asserted that Iran is fully committed to defending its national security and that any new confrontation by the US or Israel could have serious consequences affecting regional and global stability.

He also mentioned that Iran wishes to strengthen relations with its neighboring countries based on good relations and mutual respect. He expressed confidence that these countries would help strengthen regional peace and security by staying away from external interference.