Iran has reiterated its opposition to negotiating under pressure, with its ambassador to the United Nations stating that a lasting agreement with the United States cannot be achieved through threats or coercive measures. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington over regional and diplomatic issues.
Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, emphasized that Tehran has never engaged in negotiations under threats and will not change its position. He stated that Iran remains committed to protecting its national interests and sovereignty in all diplomatic engagements.
According to Iravani, any sustainable agreement between Iran and the United States must be based on mutual respect, dialogue, and constructive diplomacy rather than pressure campaigns. He argued that the use of force or political intimidation cannot create the conditions necessary for a durable understanding between the two countries.
The ambassador’s comments reflect Iran’s long-standing position that external pressure has historically failed to alter its strategic decisions. Tehran maintains that meaningful negotiations can only succeed when all parties approach discussions on equal terms.
Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also addressed the issue, stating that war is not in Iran’s national interest. However, he stressed that threats and intimidation would not force the country to surrender its principles or strategic objectives.
Pezeshkian said that Iran’s adversaries hope the country will eventually yield to external pressure, but he rejected that notion. He emphasized that Iran would continue to defend its independence and resist what it views as foreign attempts to influence its domestic and foreign policies.
