Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran remains open to dialogue and agreements, emphasizing that the door to diplomacy is not closed. However, he made it clear that the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is unacceptable and that no discussions can proceed unless the blockade is lifted. His remarks were directed at Washington as a firm message regarding the conditions for any future negotiations.

Pezeshkian also highlighted several major obstacles to engagement, including what he described as the United States’ threatening rhetoric, harsh language, and previous broken promises. These issues, he said, have deepened mistrust between the two countries. Tehran believes that confidence in Washington has become increasingly difficult.

Iran’s chief negotiator and parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, echoed the president’s stance, noting that the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz has become one of the main barriers to improving Iran-U.S. relations.