Bezhikyan: Washington is not seeking dialogue.. and negotiating with it is futile

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Iranian President Masoud Bezhakian stated that negotiating with the United States "makes no sense" in light of what he described as the threats, sanctions, and pressures exerted by Washington against Tehran, emphasizing that his country does not accept this approach.

Bezhakian explained, during his meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister and International Trade Ararat Mirzoyan in Tehran, that the problem with the United States lies in Iran facing attacks following every round of talks with the U.S., pointing out that his country has been subjected to three attacks after discussions between the two sides.

The Iranian president also added that he believes the U.S. "is not seeking dialogue," but rather aims to overthrow the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Bezhakian clarified that his country has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to peaceful nuclear activities, noting that the International Atomic Energy Agency has conducted extensive monitoring of the Iranian nuclear program, according to his statements, affirming that Tehran has declared its readiness for talks and verification of its nuclear activities, but he accused the United States of exploiting inspection operations to identify the locations of nuclear facilities and Iranian scientists before targeting those facilities and assassinating scientists.

In this context, Bezhakian stated that negotiating with what he described as an "enemy that intimidates, imposes sanctions, pressures, threatens daily, and violates treaties" is meaningless, emphasizing that the Iranian people do not accept this approach.

In contrast, the Iranian president stated that Tehran will work to strengthen its relations with neighboring countries, noting that the American attack on his country, which he said aimed to overthrow the regime, led to increased unity among Iranians.

Bezhakian's statement comes at a time when negotiations between Tehran and Washington appear to be facing disagreements over the arrangement of files and the conditions for resuming dialogue; Iran insists on linking any progress to the Strait of Hormuz file, while Washington pressures to include the nuclear file in any agreement. Over the past two days, Tehran has confirmed that its position has not changed, while attacks on tankers in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz have continued, and indirect communications between the two sides remain ongoing through intermediaries. Reuters