Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused the United States of frustrating efforts to reach an interim agreement to end the war involving Iran, the US and Israel, while insisting that diplomatic efforts should continue to secure a deal.
Speaking on Iranian state television on Saturday, Pezeshkian said another attempt should be made to reach an agreement, despite the failure of previous efforts to establish an interim arrangement.
The Iranian president has repeatedly maintained that Washington must end its threats against Tehran and lift sanctions before negotiations can proceed.
His comments come amid growing concerns that hostilities could resume, following fresh warnings from US President Donald Trump that Washington could launch another major military operation against Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also reiterated his commitment to removing Iran’s current government, further raising tensions between the two countries.
In response to the threats, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that even limited military strikes against the country would trigger retaliation several times greater.
The New York Times reported earlier this week that the US and Israeli militaries had drawn up specific plans for renewed attacks against Iran, suggesting that military options remain under consideration despite previous diplomatic efforts.
The uncertainty surrounding negotiations has heightened concerns over the possibility of another round of conflict, with neither side signalling a clear breakthrough towards a lasting settlement.
The political calendar in both the United States and Israel adds another dimension to the crisis. Israeli voters are scheduled to elect a new government on Tuesday, while Trump’s Republican Party faces crucial midterm elections on November 3.
Pezeshkian’s call for renewed negotiations suggests that Tehran remains open to an interim arrangement, even as its leadership insists that sanctions and security threats must be addressed.
However, with Washington warning of further military action and Tehran threatening a forceful response to any strikes, the prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough remain uncertain.
