Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran remains committed to pursuing a “path of peace” with the United States under a recently signed memorandum of understanding…reports Asian Lite News Desk
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran will continue pursuing a “path of peace” with the United States under a recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU), provided Washington helps create an atmosphere of trust.
Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Pezeshkian said Iran was seeking to move forward on the basis of the provisions outlined in the agreement.
He said the current circumstances offered an opportunity to reach an agreement, pointing to what he described as solidarity, strength and unity within Iran.
“Now is the best time to reach an agreement, as there is solidarity, power and unity in the country,” Pezeshkian said.
He said Tehran remained prepared to use the MoU as the basis for further engagement, but only if the United States took steps to address the mistrust between the two sides.
“We are determined to … use the MoU as the basis provided that the United States lets go of the atmosphere of distrust it has created, and an atmosphere of trust is formed,” he said.
Pezeshkian also stressed that any commitments made by Iran would depend on the extent to which Washington fulfilled its own obligations.
He highlighted the principle of reciprocity in negotiations, saying Iran would match its commitments to the level of US compliance.
The Iranian president warned that Tehran would not accept attempts to resolve disagreements through force.
“If the other side seeks to resort to force, Iran will not acquiesce to that,” he said.
Pezeshkian added that Iran’s actions would ultimately be guided by decisions made by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
His latest comments followed an interview published on the website of his office on Friday, in which he defended the Iranian government’s decision to enter negotiations with the United States and sign the MoU concerning an end to the war.
Pezeshkian said Iran remained committed to dialogue as a means of safeguarding its rights, while insisting that the country would not be forced into surrender.
He also reiterated that Tehran’s commitment to the agreement depended on Washington meeting its own obligations.
Iran remains committed to its responsibilities under the MoU as long as the United States fulfils its commitments, he said.
“Wherever they fail to fulfil their commitment, we have no obligation to continue,” Pezeshkian said.
The Iranian president’s remarks come amid uncertainty over the future of the negotiations and reports of divisions within Iran’s leadership over the agreement.
Earlier this week, Pezeshkian also rejected speculation that he was preparing to step down from office, saying he would “continue his work resolutely”.
Iran and the United States signed the MoU in June on ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon. The agreement envisaged further negotiations between the two sides within a 60-day period, with the aim of reaching a final agreement.
However, subsequent escalation in the region has raised questions over whether the planned negotiations will proceed as originally envisaged.
Pezeshkian’s latest remarks indicate that Tehran continues to view the MoU as a possible framework for dialogue, while making clear that it expects reciprocal action from Washington.
The Iranian president has repeatedly stressed the importance of protecting the country’s rights during negotiations, while rejecting any approach that would require Tehran to surrender under pressure.
The latest statements also underline the conditions Iran has attached to continuing the diplomatic process, with trust and reciprocal implementation of commitments emerging as central issues.
Pezeshkian said Tehran would continue to assess the United States’ actions in determining the extent of its own commitments under the MoU.
The future of the agreement remains uncertain as the two sides face a deadline for negotiations and continuing regional tensions.
For Iran, the government’s position remains that dialogue can continue if the United States meets its commitments and contributes to an environment of trust, while any attempt to use force would be rejected.
