Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said his country does not want to continue the war with the United States and remains prepared to pursue a negotiated agreement.
Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Pezeshkian said Iran was not seeking a prolonged conflict and argued that the United States must decide whether it wants to bring the fighting to an end. His comments come as Washington and Tehran remain divided over the conditions for ending the conflict.
Iran Says It Is Ready for Dialogue
Pezeshkian said Iran prefers resolving disputes through dialogue rather than continued military confrontation. He also indicated that Tehran remains willing to negotiate with Washington if an agreement can be reached within international legal frameworks.
The Iranian president referred to an earlier agreement with the US administration and said Tehran still wants to move forward with negotiations. However, previous efforts have faced disagreements over issues including the Strait of Hormuz and other conditions surrounding a possible peace arrangement.
Nuclear Program Remains a Major Issue
Iran's nuclear activities remain one of the central issues in discussions with Washington. Pezeshkian said Iran would follow its obligations under international law and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Iran maintains that its nuclear program is intended for peaceful purposes and denies seeking nuclear weapons. The United States, meanwhile, has identified limiting Iran's nuclear capabilities as one of its objectives in the conflict.
US Position
US President Donald Trump has warned that the conflict could escalate if an agreement is not reached, while also indicating that a deal could still be possible. Trump has said his administration wants an agreement that addresses concerns over Iran's nuclear capabilities.
The two sides therefore remain far apart on several important issues, despite renewed diplomatic contacts.
War Has Not Ended
Pezeshkian's comments should not be interpreted as an announcement that the Iran-US war has ended. They represent Iran's stated position that it does not want to continue fighting and is open to negotiations.
Diplomatic efforts are continuing, but a final agreement has not been announced. Any end to the conflict would depend on negotiations and whether Washington and Tehran can reach an understanding on the major outstanding issues.