Iran's President Pezeşkiyan Warns Against Pressure and Threats in US Negotiations

Iranian President Masoud Pezeşkiyan emphasized in a statement at a regional summit held in Turkmenistan that peace negotiations with the US can only achieve success in an environment free from pressure and threats.

Statements at the Turkmenistan Summit

Iranian President Masoud Pezeşkiyan stated in his speech at the Commonwealth of Independent States summit in Turkmenistan that dialogue only holds meaning and a chance for success when it is based on mutual respect and commitments, and is devoid of pressure and threats.

Emphasis on Negotiation Versus Imposition

Stating that negotiations conducted under the shadow of force are not negotiations at all, but rather mean imposition and coercion, Pezeşkiyan warned that sanctions imposed on Iran would affect regional trade, connectivity, energy, and order.

Relations and Conflicts with the US

These remarks came as the Middle East war, which began in late February and has been deadlocked for months, continues. The conflict started with US and Israel attacks on Iran while the parties were conducting negotiations regarding the nuclear program.

Strait of Hormuz and Global Energy Markets

While the closure of the Strait of Hormuz created shockwaves in global energy markets, the focus has shifted toward reopening this strategic waterway. Since the beginning of the war, Iran has sought to establish control over the waterway by targeting unauthorized passing vessels.