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Iran’s newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized a commitment to peaceful diplomacy while firmly stating that Iran will not compromise on its national interests. According to a report by Al Jazeera, citing Iran’s state-run Noor News on Tuesday (June 24), President Pezeshkian declared that Iran would honor a ceasefire agreement as long as Israel does not violate it.
“We do not seek war. If we are not attacked, we will not act aggressively against anyone. However, even at the negotiation table, we will never sacrifice the interests of the Iranian people,” he said. While advocating for open dialogue, he stressed that Iran would not show weakness in negotiations. Analysts view this as a clear message to the West: peace is possible without aggression, but pressure tactics will not yield results.
Iran views the ceasefire, mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump, as a diplomatic victory. Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref stated, “This ceasefire proves that Iran has broken the dominance of the U.S. and its Western allies.” Additionally, Mehdi Mohammadi, a senior advisor to Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, described it as a “historic victory” in a post on X.
Behruz Kamalvandi, spokesperson for Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, asserted on state television that “Iran’s nuclear program will remain steadfast, and no one can uproot it.”
Experts suggest that the durability of Iran’s peace overtures depends on Israel’s next steps and the trajectory of international diplomacy. For now, President Pezeshkian’s stance offers a potential diplomatic pathway amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
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