Pezeshkian says Iran open to dialogue, warns against regional divisions
Pezeshkian says Iran open to dialogue, warns against regional divisions Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran is prepared to pursue dialogue to protect its national interests but will not accept demands that undermine its sovereignty or defensive capabilities, IRNA reported. In an address to the Iranian public, Pezeshkian stressed improved relations with neighbouring countries and…
President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran has expressed openness to dialogue aimed at safeguarding national interests, according to a recent report by IRNA. However, Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran will not acquiesce to demands that diminish its sovereignty or defensive capabilities. During a public address, the Iranian president underscored the importance of fostering better ties with neighboring nations and averting regional divisions.
Pezeshkian firmly denied allegations that his administration had coerced the country's leadership into agreeing to talks. He highlighted Iran's view of Muslim countries as brothers, questioning the rationale behind Muslim states getting embroiled in conflicts with each other. Pezeshkian cautioned that the United States and Israel aimed to unite Persian Gulf countries against Iran, while Tehran actively worked to prevent such an occurrence.
Tehran would not accept a scenario where Iran's military and defense capabilities were dismantled, even as it sought dialogue when it aligned with national interests.
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