The Iranian president: We’ll not participate in any negotiations under pressure and sanctions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that his country won’t participate in negotiations imposed under pressure and siege.
According to the official Iranian news agency IRNA, Pezeshkian held a telephone conversation on Sunday with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
During the call, Pezeshkian noted that the United States’ recent increase in maritime and field restrictions on Iran represents a serious obstacle to confidence-building and diplomacy.
He added: “Our clear advice to the United States is that if a suitable groundwork is to be laid for resolving the problems, the operational obstacles, including the blockade, must first be removed, because Iran won’t enter into negotiations imposed on it under pressure, threats, and a blockade”.
He stressed that the course of negotiations can only progress on the basis of mutual respect and confidence-building, emphasizing that no results can be achieved from the dialogue while policies of pressure and threats continue.
For his part, the Pakistani Prime Minister stressed that his country attaches great importance to fraternal relations with Iran, noting that his country actively supports diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing the current tension.
Sharif pointed to the contacts Pakistan is making with Türkiye, Qatar and Saudi Arabia to reduce tensions in the region, stressing that these initiatives are of crucial importance to maintaining the ceasefire and achieving lasting peace.
The Pakistani Prime Minister warned of the sensitivity of the current stage, noting that any wrong steps could push the region towards a bigger crisis, and calling on all parties to exercise restraint.
On April 11, Pakistan hosted a round of talks between the two sides that didn’t lead to an agreement.
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump announced the extension of the truce with Iran at Pakistan’s request until Tehran submits its proposal, without specifying a timeframe.
