Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that violations of agreements, economic pressure, and persistent threats remain the biggest barriers to meaningful negotiations between Iran and global powers.
Writing on the social media platform X, he emphasized that the Islamic Republic remains open to dialogue and constructive engagement, but insists that such talks must be based on trust and mutual respect.
According to Times of Israel, Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran has consistently shown willingness to reach agreements, pointing to past diplomatic efforts as evidence of its commitment to peaceful resolution.
However, he accused the United States of undermining these efforts through what he described as contradictory actions.
According to him, while Washington publicly calls for dialogue, its policies—including sanctions and pressure tactics—send a different message.
The Iranian leader argued that these actions have created a climate of distrust, making it difficult for genuine negotiations to succeed.
He described sanctions as a form of “siege” that harms not only the Iranian economy but also the broader prospects for diplomatic progress.
In his view, threats and coercive measures only deepen divisions rather than encouraging compromise.
Pezeshkian also criticized what he termed the inconsistency between rhetoric and action, suggesting that the international community can clearly see the gap between stated intentions and actual policies.
He stressed that sustainable agreements cannot be achieved unless all parties demonstrate sincerity and uphold their commitments.
His remarks come amid ongoing tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and broader regional issues.
While diplomatic channels remain open, progress has been slow, largely due to disagreements over sanctions relief and compliance with previous agreements.
Pezeshkian concluded by reaffirming Iran’s readiness for dialogue, provided it is conducted in a fair and credible manner.
