Iran Signals Readiness for Peace Talks, Urges Europe to Engage US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian recently held a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, reiterating Iran's commitment to diplomatic solutions for resolving ongoing disputes. During the call, President Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran is prepared to continue peace talks within international frameworks. He also urged Europe to play a more active role in encouraging the United States towards an agreement, stating that threats, pressure, and military actions are ineffective and only exacerbate existing problems. Pezeshkian attributed the delay in finalizing a deal to "excessive demands and a lack of political will" from senior US officials, despite expert-level understandings. Iran consistently prioritizes dialogue to ensure regional stability and address global crises.