Deal with US Possible if 'Authoritarian' Stance Dropped : Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that the door for a deal with the United States remains open, provided Washington abandons its "autocratic attitude" and respects the rights of the Iranian people.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that the door for a deal with the United States remains open, provided Washington abandons its "autocratic attitude" and respects the rights of the Iranian people.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, April 12, 2026, Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of continuing diplomatic efforts dpite teshe failure of the recent 21-hour marathon talks held in Islamabad, Pakistan.

This diplomatic overture comes in the wake of a devastating month-long conflict involving the U.S. and Israel, which saw the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and a subsequent ceasefire declared on April 7.

While previous negotiations have ended without consensus due to long-standing disputes over Iran's nuclear program, Pezeshkian's remarks signal a strategic willingness to de-escalate if mutual respect is established.