Iran Says It Will Return to Ceasefire if US Does
On the sidelines of the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, Iran's president Pezeshkian called on the US to return to the terms of an interim ceasefire deal.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on Tuesday that Iran would adhere to a ceasefire if the United States fulfills its commitments under the collapsed interim agreement. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Pezeshkian stated that Iran would reciprocate any US action signaling a return to the agreement.
He accused the US of reneging on its commitments, which ended in June after both sides accused each other of violating the deal. The US had conducted strikes on Iranian targets following what it termed "continued aggression" against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran retaliated with a drone attack on a Panama-flagged tanker.
Despite the recent violence, Pezeshkian emphasized Iran's stance on the Strait of Hormuz, saying Tehran would allow free navigation on its terms. The diplomatic solution to the conflict remains elusive. Pezeshkian's remarks follow a series of exchanges between the US and Iran, with the latter striking US forces in the Middle East in response to recent US actions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Pezeshkian, expressing solidarity with Iran and maintaining economic and trade ties despite the political environment. The SCO, a Russia and China-led bloc, serves as an alternative to Western powers, with discussions focusing on economic matters. Its 10 members include India and Pakistan, while 15 dialogue partners participate in the dialogue.
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