Tehran:Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Monday that Iran remains open to negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing 'no war, no peace' situation. He emphasized that Tehran is seeking dialogue with the United States grounded on mutual respect but reiterated that Iran will not succumb to external pressures.

According to Anadolu Agency, Pezeshkian, during a ceremonial address, highlighted that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has directed officials to resolve the state of 'neither war nor peace.' He stressed the importance of engaging in negotiations with dignity to resolve issues, favoring dialogue over conflict when a nation's rights can be secured through peaceful means.

Pezeshkian reaffirmed his stance from his UN General Assembly address, advocating for negotiations based on justice and equal standing, while firmly opposing yielding Iran's rights under pressure. He also addressed the internal challenges posed by adversarial plots against the nation, underscoring the need to bolster domestic production and ensure self-sufficiency.

Furthermore, Pezeshkian called for energy conservation and increased efficiency in consumption to tackle economic and energy challenges. His statements arise amidst diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Tehran and Washington, following the US-Israeli military actions against Iran initiated on February 28.

The two countries had signed a 14-point Islamabad memorandum in June, with negotiations facilitated by Pakistan. However, disagreements over the memorandum's implementation and renewed military tensions have hindered the achievement of a sustainable resolution.