Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has adopted a firm stance regarding direct negotiations with the United States, stating that no direct talks are possible as long as the American naval blockade remains in place. S. government. He reiterated this position during a significant telephonic conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday.
Pezeshkian's Conditions for Dialogue
President Pezeshkian stated in clear terms that Iran won't engage in negotiations under any form of pressure, threat, or economic and military blockade. He pointed out that the real issue in the current situation isn't a lack of dialogue but the hostile policies of the United States, while s. hostile actions and pressures cease, it will remain difficult to create an atmosphere of trust and move forward with any meaningful discussions.
Demand for Removal of Naval Blockade
The Iranian President advised the United States that if it wishes to resume talks, it must first remove all military and economic barriers, including the naval blockade. According to him, such a move would serve as the first signal toward restoring trust.
Eight Weeks of Escalating Tensions
This statement comes at a time when tensions between the two nations have been steadily rising over the past eight weeks. S, while naval blockade. Earlier high-level peace talks held in Islamabad failed to reach any conclusion, further complicating the diplomatic landscape.
Trump Cancels Diplomatic Mission to Pakistan
S, while president Donald Trump cancelled the scheduled visit of his senior advisor Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff to Pakistan. Speaking at Palm Beach International Airport, Trump described the decision as a measure against a "costly and long" trip, stating there was no point in meeting officials with limited international recognition.
S. demand for a 20-year halt on uranium enrichment. Despite the cancellation of the mission, Trump claimed that Iran immediately presented a revised and much better proposal. He reiterated that Washington's core demand remains unchanged: Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons. He also dismissed concerns regarding a ceasefire, stating he had not even thought about it.
Uncertainty Over Mediation in Islamabad
Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran had shared a practical framework with the Pakistani leadership to permanently end the conflict. However, he raised questions about the diplomatic commitment of the United States. The Iranian delegation returned from Islamabad after presenting an official list of demands, leaving Pakistan's mediation efforts in a state of uncertainty.
Following the departure of the Iranian delegation from Islamabad, uncertainty now looms over Pakistan's mediation efforts.