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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran remains open to resolving its dispute with Washington, but stressed that trust must be rebuilt first, CBS News reported.
Pezeshkian made the remarks in an interview as he arrived in New York for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. He said the two sides must “abide by what we have written down” and that the United States must demonstrate it does not intend to overthrow Iran’s government.
“Put yourself in our position,” Pezeshkian told Americans. “Imagine someone came and martyred your supreme leader. And then, not abide by everything you had agreed upon. What would be your reaction? It’s not something that can be resolved that simply.”
Iran questions US intentions
The Iranian president questioned whether Washington was genuinely seeking a settlement, saying the United States intended to overthrow his administration. He also referred to Israel’s statements and actions, saying they indicated an effort to neutralise the Iranian government rather than negotiate.
“Do you think the United States of America is genuinely interested in solving problems with us?” Pezeshkian asked. “Why, then, does it bomb us in the middle of negotiations? Why does it come and kill our scientists, officials and people?”
He said daily sanctions, threats and strikes made it difficult for Tehran to trust Washington. Pezeshkian also alleged that the United States had failed to honour written commitments and questioned whether any future talks would produce an agreement that Washington would implement.
Call for peace in the region
Pezeshkian nevertheless said he hoped peace could be established in the region. He called on the United States to stop supporting Israel, which he said was carrying out what Iran considers genocide, and urged Washington to act on the basis of justice and fairness.
He criticised the displacement of people from their homes and the killing of civilians, including children, and objected to attacks on hospitals and scientists.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran that left thousands dead. Tehran responded with attacks on Israel and US sites in countries across the region.
The United States later conducted additional attacks on sites in Iran amid a deadlock in negotiations between Tehran and Washington, despite the two sides signing a memorandum of understanding in mid-June.
The talks have since stalled over disagreements concerning navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important strategic routes for energy and goods supplies.
