Iran president says peace talks will only succeed without 'pressure, threats'
Summary
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said peace negotiations can succeed only if they are free from pressure and threats, warning that sanctions would hit regional trade, connectivity, energy and order. He said talks with the United States have become meaningless amid ongoing attacks and a stalemate in the Middle East war.
Key Points
- Masoud Pezeshkian told a regional summit in Turkmenistan that dialogue only works when based on mutual respect and free of pressure or threats.
- He warned that sanctions on Iran would damage regional trade, connectivity, energy and order.
- Pezeshkian said talks with the United States are meaningless while attacks, sanctions and threats continue.
- The conflict has stalled amid disputes over Iran's nuclear programme and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
