Iran has always welcomed dialogue for a peaceful resolution of the conflict with the US, but Washington’s blockade and threats hinder negotiations.
“Elchi” reports that this was stated by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
“Iran has always welcomed and continues to welcome dialogue and agreements. Insincerity, siege, and threats are the main obstacles to real negotiations,” he wrote on the “X” social network.
It should be recalled that on February 28, the US and Israel launched a military operation against Iran, and strikes were carried out on a number of cities. The operation caused an escalation in the Middle East, with all Persian Gulf countries involved in the conflict, which led to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran, the US, and their allies reached a ceasefire agreement on the night of April 8, 2026, which expires on the night of April 21 to 22.
The parties attempted to hold negotiations on the settlement of the conflict in Pakistan, but the first round held on April 11-12 was inconclusive.
As a means of pressure on Tehran, the US announced that Iranian ports and passage through the Strait of Hormuz were under blockade. Iran, in turn, for ships heading to Persian Gulf countries