Pezeshkian Accuses Washington of Derailing Talks as Trump Signals Openness

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused Washington of undermining negotiations, while US President Donald Trump signaled that he remained open to talks.

Iran rejected negotiations under pressure and warned of “surprises,” as the two sides presented sharply different positions on the conditions for diplomacy.

Washington, meanwhile, reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining economic pressure on Iran. That stance remains at odds with Tehran’s refusal to negotiate while facing coercion.

The diplomatic friction coincided with the targeting of a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. No details were provided about who was responsible, the vessel’s identity or the extent of any damage.

The developments underscored tensions between the stated willingness to pursue talks and the continued use of pressure, with no indication that the two sides had agreed on a path back to negotiations.