Iran's Pezeshkian Demands US Lift Sanctions Before Talks as Tensions Escalate

Pezeshkian, the Iranian President, stated that the US must lift sanctions and threats before engaging in negotiations. The remarks were reported by PressTV, which cited Pezeshkian's direct comments. Tehran also expressed distrust of Washington and warned that military escalation would harm the entire region, according to Bakinski-Rabochi. The Iranian government has called for a change in US policy before negotiations can proceed, emphasizing the need for a shift in approach. The US has imposed sanctions on Iran as part of its foreign policy strategy, a move that Iran has criticized as a tool of pressure.