Masoud Pezeshkian announced that the supreme leader ordered an end to the “neither war nor peace” situation with the United States, Novinky reported.
Pezeshkian stated that his country can hold dignified negotiations and bring the matter to a dignified close.
“I am here and have a responsibility to serve our country and its people,” Pezeshkian said, acknowledging public suffering under American sanctions and blockades. He added that he cannot allow anyone in the country to go to sleep hungry.
The Times of Israel identifies Pezeshkian as a high-ranking official pushing for a deal with Washington to ease economic hardship, though a formal peace agreement remains distant despite months without major military escalation.
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared publicly for more than eight months. He assumed the post after his father, Ali Khamenei, died on the first day of US-Israeli strikes, according to Novinky.
Tehran and Washington are holding quiet negotiations, with Qatar acting as mediator, to prevent a return to full-scale war, CNN reported. Diplomatic contacts accelerated following the US congressional midterms, where Vice President J. D. Vance blamed the conflict with Iran for Republican losses.
President Donald Trump suggested intensified diplomacy could avert further strikes. However, Secretary of State Marco Rubio dampened hopes on Sunday, calling certain Iranian demands “not only unacceptable, but in some cases even outrageous, ridiculous, and truly unrealistic,” according to Novinky.
Trump demands the complete dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program, which Tehran views as a violation of national sovereignty. Meanwhile, global oil prices dipped after unbacked reports suggested Iran might drop demands to control the strategic Strait of Hormuz and collect transit fees.
🚨 IRAN SIGNALS READINESS FOR DIGNIFIED NEGOTIATIONS! 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: “The Supreme Leader ordered us to put an end to this situation of neither war nor peace. We can negotiate with dignity and resolve the issue with dignity.” TEHRAN SAYS IT IS OPEN… pic.twitter.com/CEflvuoDUF
Iranian parliamentarians warn that a renewed conflict will extend directly to Europe if Western allies permit the United States to use local military installations. Aktuálně.cz reported that the national security committee discussed targeting European assets supporting Washington.
Pro-regime newspaper Kayhan warned that retaliation could reach the heart of Europe. The daily Hamshahri published a map featuring specific foreign military sites, including Ramstein Air Base in Germany, Sigonella Naval Air Station in Italy, and Fairford in Britain, according to Aktuálně.cz.
Lawmaker Ahmad Bakhsháješ Ardestánà stated that any European base used against Iran would face missile retaliation.
Washington demands the complete termination of Iran’s nuclear program, while Tehran insists on the immediate lifting of economic sanctions and a naval blockade before formal talks begin.
Qatar acts as a diplomatic mediator between Washington and Tehran, facilitating quiet talks designed to prevent a major military escalation.
Iran maintains an arsenal of ballistic missiles, including the Khorramshahr class, which experts estimate possesses a range of up to 3,000 kilometers.