Iranian President Pezeshkian Calls for Diplomacy Amid Escalating Tensions with U.S.
Iran's president urges U.S. to honor agreements and open Strait of Hormuz, as tensions rise over nuclear program and sanctions.
POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on the United States to honor previous agreements and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a push for diplomatic engagement amid ongoing hostilities between the two nations.
In an interview with CBS News’ Margaret Brennan, Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran is willing to resume negotiations if the U.S. accepts its recent proposal, which outlines conditions for lifting restrictions on maritime traffic through the strategic waterway. The plan, he said, would also pave the way for discussions on Iran’s nuclear program.
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The president highlighted that the current impasse stems from a breakdown in trust, citing past failed agreements and attacks by U.S. and Israeli forces. He also defended Iran’s stance on its nuclear activities, asserting that the country does not seek to develop nuclear weapons but insists on its right to peaceful nuclear energy under international law.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)