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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed on Tuesday that he has ordered the initiation of nuclear negotiations with the United States, following a threat from President Donald Trump warning of “bad consequences” if an agreement isn’t reached.
“In response to requests from friendly regional governments concerning the proposal from the U.S. President for negotiations, I have directed my Foreign Minister to pursue honest and fair discussions, provided the environment is suitable—free from threats and unrealistic expectations,” Pezeshkian announced on X.
He emphasized that these negotiations will align with Iran’s national interests.
Additionally, the United States has deployed an aircraft carrier group to the Middle East amid ongoing anti-government protests in Iran, which reached a peak last month.
Trump remains optimistic about reaching a deal with Iran but cautioned that “bad things could happen” if negotiations fail.
Iran has insisted that diplomacy is the preferred route and has vowed a strong response to any acts of aggression. The country has also made it clear that discussions should focus solely on its nuclear program, rejecting talks over missile development or military capabilities.
In a CNN interview broadcast on Monday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed confidence that a nuclear agreement with the U.S. is attainable.
“We see a real possibility for renewed talks if the U.S. negotiation team adheres to Trump’s stance—that of reaching a fair and equitable deal ensuring Iran does not develop nuclear weapons,” Araghchi stated.
“With such an approach, I believe we can successfully reach an agreement,” he added.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned of a “regional war” if the U.S. attacks his country.
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