Tehran, Apr 21 (V7N): Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has taken a firm stance against the United States, declaring that Tehran will not surrender under pressure or coercion, amid growing speculation about potential diplomatic talks between the two countries.

In remarks reported by BBC News, Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran harbors a “deep historical distrust” toward Washington, a sentiment he said continues to shape its current foreign policy approach. He stressed that any meaningful dialogue must be grounded in mutual respect and, most importantly, in honoring commitments.

“If previous commitments are not upheld, there can be no basis for negotiations,” he said, underscoring that trust remains the central obstacle to renewed engagement.

In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the Iranian president sharply criticized what he described as inconsistent and unconstructive messaging from U.S. officials. He wrote that such contradictory signals convey a “bitter message,” suggesting that Washington ultimately seeks Iran’s capitulation rather than genuine dialogue.

Pezeshkian’s comments come at a time of heightened diplomatic speculation, following claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that a potential agreement involving Iran could be signed in Pakistan as early as today.

Despite these claims, Tehran’s latest statements indicate a significant gap between the two sides, raising uncertainty over the prospects for any immediate breakthrough in negotiations.

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