In a message posted on the X platform, Pezeshkian explained that the talks between Tehran and Washington represent a step toward the future, and reiterated that dialogue has historically been Iran’s main strategy for resolving disputes peacefully.

The president stressed that Iran’s position regarding its nuclear program is based on the rights enshrined in the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), and emphasized that “the Iranian people always respond with respect, but will never accept the language of force.”

Muscat hosted a round of indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran, at a time of increased US military presence in the region.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi described the contacts as “a good start” and confirmed an agreement in principle to continue negotiations.

Tehran maintains that Washington and Tel Aviv are fabricating pretexts to justify a possible military intervention and regime change, and has warned that it will respond to any aggression, even if it is limited.

At the same time, it insists on the lifting of Western economic sanctions as a condition for limiting its nuclear program.

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