Iran Rejects Talks Under US Pressure, President Pezeshkian Says

Washington DC. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has made it clear that Iran will not be forced into negotiations amidst pressure and threats from the United States. According to the state broadcaster, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), he expressed this view.During a telephone conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pezeshkian stated that recent US actions have weakened the atmosphere of trust and complicated the possibility of dialogue. According to him, progress will remain difficult unless Washington ends its hostile activities and operational pressure.He specifically mentioned that the blockade imposed on ships entering Iranian ports must be lifted, stating...