A day after US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to direct talks with Tehran, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Saturday that his country is ready for dialogue \u201con equal footing\u201d with the United States.<\/p>\n
Pezeshkian did not clarify whether this readiness implies acceptance of direct negotiations with the US administration. However, the statement appears to be a move to return the ball to Trump\u2019s court, as the decision to engage in direct talks rests solely with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.<\/p>\n
While aboard Air Force One Thursday evening, Trump was asked by reporters whether he would agree to Iran\u2019s proposal for indirect talks. He responded that he preferred direct negotiations.<\/p>\n
Iran has expressed openness to dialogue but rejects direct talks under pressure or threat.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf the other side wants to negotiate, why the threats?\u201d Pezeshkian asked, according to Iran\u2019s state-run IRNA news agency. The Iranian president said: \u201cToday, America is not just insulting Iran, but the world,\u201d seemingly referencing Trump\u2019s policies, including imposing tariffs on imported goods.<\/p>\n
Western countries, led by the United States, have long accused Iran of seeking to develop nuclear weapons\u2014allegations Tehran denies, insisting its nuclear activities are purely for civilian purposes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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