Iranian President Pezeshkian: Negotiations With US Do Not Mean Surrender

U.S. reflects weakness. Pezeshkian said holding negotiations does not reflect weakness. He reiterated Tehran’s position of defending national interests and the rights of the Iranian people.

The remarks, reported by @FirstSquawk, underscore Iran’s stance even as it engages in talks. Pezeshkian’s comments blend a firm defense of sovereignty with openness to dialogue. In the first statement, Pezeshkian directly addressed perceptions of capitulation.

“Holding negotiations does not mean surrender,” he said, according to the reporting. The Iranian leader’s second observation reinforced the message.

His broader position remained unchanged. The three statements together present a calibrated message.

Iran will negotiate, the president indicated, but only within parameters that safeguard its core interests. -Iranian diplomatic contacts. No further details on the timing or location of Pezeshkian’s comments were provided in the reporting.