Iranian president: Talks with US 'pointless' amid repeated attacks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian revealed that Iran has come under attack three times following talks with the United States, saying that the repeated targeting of his country after negotiation rounds reflects Washington’s unwillingness to engage in dialogue. He stated that negotiations with the US are 'pointless' in light of what he described as threats, sanctions, and pressure.

Speaking during a meeting in Tehran with Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Ararat Mirzoyan, Pezeshkian explained that the problem with the United States is not limited to political disagreements, but is linked to Iran being attacked after every round of talks between the two sides. He added that Iran rejects the approach of threats and pressure adopted by Washington.

The Iranian president said the United States 'does not seek dialogue,' but rather aims to topple the Islamic Republic of Iran. He reiterated Tehran’s refusal to negotiate with what he described as 'an enemy that intimidates, imposes sanctions, applies pressure, threatens daily, and violates treaties,' stressing that the Iranian people do not accept this approach.

On the nuclear issue, Pezeshkian affirmed that Iran has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to peaceful nuclear activities, noting that the International Atomic Energy Agency has conducted extensive monitoring of Iran’s nuclear program.

He added that Tehran has declared its readiness to hold talks and verify its nuclear activities, but accused the United States of exploiting inspections to identify nuclear sites and Iranian scientists, before targeting those facilities and assassinating scientists.

While maintaining his stance toward Washington, Pezeshkian said Iran would work to strengthen relations with neighboring countries, noting that the US attack on Iran, which he said aimed to topple the regime, has increased national unity among Iranians.