US-Iran War: Iranian President Says There is No Peace. Pressured speech and threats – THIS UPDATE

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned US President Donald Trump that there can be no successful peace negotiations under threats and pressure, insisting that dialogue must be based on mutual respect and commitments as the war in the Middle East remains at a standstill.

Pezeshkian gave the message Friday while addressing a Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit in Turkmenistan, where he condemned negotiations conducted under military pressure as coercion rather than true diplomacy.

“Dialogue has meaning and potential for success only when it is based on mutual respect and mutual commitments, and when it is free of pressure and threats. Negotiation conducted in the shadow of force is not negotiation; it is imposition and coercion,” he said.

Pezeshkian warned that sanctions against Iran could have far-reaching consequences for regional trade, connectivity, energy supplies and stability.

While Pezeshkian did not mention Trump by name in his speech, his remarks came amid the prolonged confrontation between Washington and Tehran and ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict.

On Monday, the Iranian leader also dismissed negotiations with the United States as meaningless, accusing Washington of resorting to assassinations, sanctions, pressure and threats to avoid honoring its commitments.

His latest comments reinforce Tehran’s position that any agreement to end the war must not be imposed through military or economic coercion.

The war began in late February with US and Israeli attacks on Iran, at a time when Washington and Tehran were engaged in negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program.

The warring parties subsequently agreed on a memorandum of understanding in June, outlining a framework for a permanent resolution of the conflict.

However, the agreement failed to secure a lasting end to hostilities. Iranian attacks on ships attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran’s authorization prompted the resumption of U.S. military operations.

Negotiations have remained effectively at an impasse since then, with recent indirect talks between American and Iranian representatives on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly failing to produce a breakthrough.

Washington has scaled back military operations in favor of economic pressure in recent weeks and has not struck Iran since September 1, according to the account provided.

The United States and Israel have argued that their military campaign is necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, an ambition Tehran has consistently denied pursuing.

Disagreement over Iran’s nuclear program, along with mutual accusations and a dispute over maritime access, have complicated efforts to secure a lasting solution.

The Strait of Hormuz has become a major flashpoint in the conflict after its closure sent shockwaves through global energy markets.

The strategic waterway is a key route for international oil and gas shipments, making disruptions to maritime traffic a concern for energy-importing countries and the global economy at large.

Iran has sought to impose its control over the sea route since the start of the war, targeting ships that attempted to transit without its authorization.

The United States responded by imposing a counterblockade on Iranian ports and striking ships accused of violating the restrictions.

The competing measures have heightened tensions around the vital maritime corridor, adding to the difficulties facing diplomatic efforts to end the war.

Pezeshkian’s warning that sanctions could disrupt regional trade, energy supplies and connectivity underlines Tehran’s concerns about the broader consequences of continued military and economic confrontation.

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