Iran's President: We are ready to end the war... the US must show willingness
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At a glance
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Iran is ready to end regional tensions and urged the United States to show willingness for peace.
- Pezeshkian expressed gratitude to Qatar for its support in peace efforts and mentioned ongoing serious efforts to finalize agreements.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry criticized a recent U.S. airstrike near the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a breach of trust and vowing not to tolerate aggression.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared Iran's readiness to end regional tensions, urging the United States to demonstrate a commitment to peace. Speaking with Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for Qatar's continuous support and constructive efforts in the peace process.
It is now time for the other party (the United States) to show willingness.
"It is now time for the other party (the United States) to show willingness," Pezeshkian stated, emphasizing Iran's preparedness to move towards a "dignified framework" to resolve the ongoing conflicts and regional tensions. He also indicated that serious efforts, including expert-level discussions, are underway to finalize relevant documents and provisions.
This diplomatic push comes as Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned a recent U.S. airstrike near the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. claimed the strike targeted Iranian vessels and a missile launch facility after Iran allegedly attempted to mine the waterway. Iran's ministry called the U.S. action a betrayal and a violation of promises, stating that Iran would not tolerate any aggression.
Iran is ready to move towards a 'dignified framework' to resolve the ongoing conflicts and regional tensions.
Earlier, high-level Iranian officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, visited Doha, Qatar. Reports suggest their discussions focused on the release of frozen Iranian assets. The dual approach of pursuing diplomatic solutions while publicly condemning U.S. actions highlights the complex dynamics of Iran's foreign policy.
Iran will not tolerate any aggression.
Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.