Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran is ready for talks, but will not allow Washington to impose its conditions.
White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt has said that the US is discussing holding a second round of peace talks with Iran.
The first direct meeting between the two sides since the US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28 took place in the Pakistani capital Islamabad over the weekend, but without any breakthrough. Tehran blames Washington for failure of talks “Unrealistic demands” While the US reacted by announcing a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for ships belonging to Iran.
Speaking about the possibility of another round of talks during a briefing on Wednesday, Leavitt said “Those discussions are happening, but nothing’s official until you hear it from the White House.”
“We feel good about the prospects for a deal… and meeting the president’s demands is clearly in Iran’s best interests.” He added.
Conversation “They’ll probably be in the same place they were last time,” the spokesperson said, referring to Islamabad.
“The Pakistanis have been incredible mediators throughout this process and we really appreciate their friendship and their efforts to get this deal done.” Levitt insisted.
Iranian President Massoud Pezhekian reiterated on Wednesday that Tehran “Not seeking war and instability, instead, it has always stressed the importance of dialogue and constructive engagement with all countries in the world.”
“However, any attempt to impose one’s will on the country or force it to surrender will fail and the Iranian nation will never bow to such an approach.” He insisted.
US President Donald Trump told the New York Post on Tuesday that there will be new talks with Tehran. “This could happen in the next two days.” In a separate interview with Fox News, he suggested that there is conflict “So close to being finished.”
On Wednesday, Pakistani Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said this to the country’s leadership. “Not giving up” On efforts to help achieve a diplomatic solution to the crisis.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov welcomed discussions between the US and Iran and urged the Americans to do the same “Realistic” during the negotiation process and “Do not continue unprovoked aggression” Against Tehran, which affects the entire Middle East.
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