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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has signaled openness to potential agreements with the United States, emphasizing the importance of preserving national interests. The ongoing indirect talks, mediated by Oman, represent a delicate diplomatic process with multiple challenges. Pezeshkian's stance reflects a nuanced approach, balancing potential cooperation with firm resistance to perceived pressure. The discussions follow the complicated history of the 2015 nuclear agreement and subsequent US sanctions.

Key Points: Pezeshkian Signals Iran-US Deal Possibility Under Fair Terms

  • Iran open to negotiations with equal terms
  • Sanctions removal remains primary demand
  • Talks mediated by Oman continue
  • Nuclear agreement revival remains complex
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Iran ready for deal with US if national interests respected: President Pezeshkian

Iranian President offers diplomatic opening, ready for negotiations while protecting national interests amid ongoing nuclear talks

"We do not want confrontation with anyone, but we will not tolerate pressure or bullying - President Masoud Pezeshkian"

Tehran, April 22

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran is open to reaching an agreement with the US in ongoing indirect talks, provided that the country's national interests are preserved.

"In the negotiations with the United States, we are ready for an agreement within a defined framework and while ensuring our national interests," Pezeshkian said on Monday during a meeting in Tehran.

"However, if they (US representatives) refrain from negotiating with us on equal terms, we will continue on our own path," the Iranian president warned.

He added that, as previously stated by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran remains "neither optimistic nor pessimistic" about the negotiations, Xinhua news agency reported.

Pezeshkian also reiterated that Tehran does not seek conflict but would resist any attempt at coercion. "We do not want confrontation with anyone, but we will not tolerate pressure or bullying," he said.

His comments followed the second round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States, held in Rome on Saturday with mediation from Oman. The first round took place in Muscat on April 12, and a third session is scheduled to be held in the Omani capital again this coming Saturday.

At a weekly news conference in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the removal of US sanctions remained Iran's principal demand in the negotiations.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump described the recent talks as "very good." Speaking to reporters over the weekend, Trump said, "We had very good meetings actually on Iran," adding, "The next step is we need a little time."

The discussions came in the wake of a letter sent by Trump to Iran's leadership in early March, proposing talks on Tehran's nuclear programme. Trump later warned of military action should Iran reject his offer for talks.

Iran signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with six world powers -- Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia, and the United States -- in 2015. Under the deal, Tehran agreed to curb its nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief.

The United States, led by Trump during his first term, unilaterally withdrew from the accord in 2018 and reimposed sanctions, prompting Iran to gradually reduce compliance with its nuclear commitments. Efforts to revive the agreement have not achieved substantial progress.

- IANS

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Sarah K.
Interesting development! It's good to see both sides at least talking, even if indirectly. Hope this leads to some progress 🤞 The region really needs stability.
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Mike T.
I appreciate Iran's stance here - negotiations should always be on equal terms. No country should have to accept bullying tactics in diplomatic talks.
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Aisha R.
While I understand Iran's position, I wish the article provided more context about what specific national interests they're referring to. The nuclear program details seem vague here.
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James L.
Oman deserves credit for mediating these talks. Small countries often do the heavy lifting in diplomacy while the big powers get all the attention.
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Rahul P.
The back-and-forth continues... I'll believe progress when I see concrete results. Both sides have walked away from deals before. Cautiously hopeful though!
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Tara M.
The article mentions Trump's letter but doesn't say how Iran responded to it initially. Would have been helpful to include that context for better understanding of the timeline.

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