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Iran Rejects Talks Under US Pressure, Says President Pezeshkian

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Iran will not negotiate under pressure, threats, and siege, criticizing continued US violations during talks. In a phone call with Pakistan's PM, he warned that US maritime restrictions and threatening rhetoric undermine diplomatic commitments. Key sticking points include Iran's nuclear program, uranium stockpile custody, and Strait of Hormuz shipping restrictions. Iran demands sanctions relief, asset unfreezing, and compensation for damages from US and Israeli attacks.

Key Points: Iran Won't Negotiate Under Pressure: Pezeshkian

  • Iran rejects US pressure in negotiations
  • Pezeshkian criticizes US maritime restrictions as ceasefire breach
  • Nuclear program, uranium stockpile, Strait of Hormuz key sticking points
  • Iran seeks sanctions relief, compensation for US-Israeli attacks
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Iran won't negotiate under pressure, says President Pezeshkian

Iran's President Pezeshkian says Iran won't enter talks under US pressure, threats, and siege. Nuclear program, Strait of Hormuz, and sanctions remain sticking points.

"Iran will not enter into negotiations under pressure, threats, and siege - President Masoud Pezeshkian"

Tehran, April 26

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran will not enter into negotiations under pressure, threats, and siege, Mehr News Agency reported on Sunday.

During his telephonic conversation with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pezeshkian, criticized continued violations and coercive behaviour by the US during both the negotiations and the ceasefire period, the Mehr News Agency report revealed.

The Iranian President stated that actions related to Washington's so-called maritime restrictions on Iran constitute a clear breach of the ceasefire understandings and are inconsistent with the United Nations Charter. Such measures, he said, together with threatening rhetoric, have heightened doubts regarding the US commitment to the diplomatic process.

Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran's determination to defend its national security, and warned of all possible consequences of any renewed confrontation by the US and Israel for both regional and global stability.

He further emphasized that Iran remains committed to building and strengthening relations with all neighbouring countries, including those along the southern shores of the Persian Gulf, based on good neighbourliness and mutual respect. He expressed hope that these states will also work collectively to promote regional peace and security, independent of external interference.

Meanwhile, Iranian news agency ISNA reported that the coutnry's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi discussed issues related to diplomacy and ceasefire as well as regional developments with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdel Atias.

According to the ISNA report on Sunday, Aagachi also spoke to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held consultations and talks over the phone last night.

As peace talks enter murky waters, several sticking points remain between the US and Iran.

The US wants Iran to suspend its nuclear programme, but the latter said that the restriction should be for just a limited period. The US wants to take custody of Iran's stockpile of 400kg of highly-enriched uranium. Tehran has rejected the demand, as per Al Jazeera.

Iran insists it will maintain restrictions on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz until the US lifts its blockade on Iranian ports. But Trump says the blockade will remain in place until a deal is reached. Iran is also demanding sanctions relief and the unfreezing of assets worth USD 20 billion as part of any lasting agreement.

Iran has also sought compensation for damages caused by US and Israeli attacks, amounting to about USD 270 billion, as per Al Jazeera.

- ANI

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James A
I get Iran's frustration but the US won't back down easily. The Strait of Hormuz thing is practically a global economic choke point. If Iran keeps restricting shipping there, it's not just US vs Iran—it's everyone vs Iran. Some compromise has to happen or we'll see oil prices spike.
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Priya S
The $270 billion compensation demand is interesting. Israel and US have indeed caused massive damage to Iranian infrastructure through cyberattacks and sabotage. But realistically, will they ever pay? It's like India asking for compensation from Britain for colonial plunder—morally correct but diplomatically impossible.
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Rohit L
Honestly, both sides are being stubborn. Iran wants sanctions lifted and $20 billion unfrozen—that's huge. US wants to take custody of 400 kg of enriched uranium. That's also huge. They need a neutral mediator like India. We have good relations with both Iran and the West. PM Modi should step in if asked.
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Michael C
Respectful criticism: Iran saying they won't negotiate under pressure while simultaneously making demands for $270 billion in damages and sanctions relief seems contradictory. Negotiations always involve some pressure. The key is finding a middle ground. Both sides need to give up something. This stubbornness helps no one.
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Ananya R
Interesting how Iran is strengthening ties with Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey. This is classic hedging strategy. As an Indian, I worry about Pakistan-Iran axis but at the same time, Iran's desire for regional independence from US aligns with our multipolar world view. Chai pe discuss karna padega! ☕️

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