Iran has taken a firm stance ahead of possible negotiations with the United States, rejecting any dialogue conducted under pressure or threats. Iranian leaders warned that continued blockades or intimidation could push Tehran to consider alternative responses, including moves beyond traditional diplomacy if tensions continue escalating.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Tehran will not negotiate “under the shadow of threats,” emphasizing that meaningful discussions must take place on the basis of equality and mutual respect. He said pressure tactics undermine diplomatic efforts and create serious barriers to productive negotiations between the two countries.
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Furthermore, Araghchi hinted that Iran has several options if diplomatic engagement fails to produce results. He warned that persistent pressure from Washington could force Tehran to respond outside the diplomatic arena, signaling the possibility of heightened confrontation if talks collapse completely.
Separately, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf echoed the same position in a statement on social media. He accused Donald Trump of attempting to turn negotiations into what he described as a “surrender table,” claiming that threats and blockades damage trust and weaken the prospects for genuine diplomacy.
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Ghalibaf also stated that Iran has spent the past two weeks preparing new strategic steps on the battlefield in response to US actions. According to him, combining negotiations with pressure could justify renewed conflict instead of promoting stability or peaceful resolution between the two sides.
Meanwhile, senior military official Ali Abdollahi said the Iranian Armed Forces remain fully prepared to deliver a decisive response to any threat. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has also warned that deep mistrust continues to shape relations with Washington, stressing that agreements and commitments remain the foundation of meaningful negotiations.