ISTANBUL, April 26 — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Tehran will not engage in talks under pressure, threats, or a blockade, stressing that rebuilding trust requires ending hostile measures and guarantees against repetition, Anadolu Ajansı reported.
In a statement by the Iranian Presidency, he said reaching common ground and creating a suitable environment for effective dialogue are essential for any progress.
During a call with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pezeshkian said that past negotiations had only deepened public distrust in Iran, and talk of dialogue alongside sanctions, pressure and a blockade undermines confidence between the parties.
He emphasised that halting hostile policies and ensuring they are not repeated are necessary conditions for resolving disputes.
Increased military presence further complicates the situation and weakens the atmosphere needed for dialogue.
Pezeshkian's remarks came as Pakistan continues efforts to revive stalled talks between Iran and the United States following weeks of regional escalation.
The first round of talks was held in Islamabad two weeks ago but failed to produce an agreement to end the war that began on February 28 and later spread across West Asia.
The talks followed a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan on April 8, which United States President Donald Trump later extended.
