Iran’s president Pezeshkian signals willingness to engage constructively in global affairs

His speech marked a more moderate tone compared to recent years, although he stressed that it would require efforts from other nations, including the United States, to reciprocate.

Pezeshkian’s comments follow an earlier statement by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who last month indicated a willingness to resume negotiations with the US over Iran’s nuclear programme. Khamenei remarked that there was “no harm” in such talks, despite calling the US, Iran’s “enemy.”

Referring to regional tensions, Pezeshkian condemned Israel’s military actions in Gaza and Lebanon, labelling them as “atrocities,” “colonialism,” and “crime against humanity”, as reported by AP.

He warned that Israel’s bombardment of Lebanon “cannot go unanswered,” and hinted that nations that block efforts to end the conflict – implicitly referencing the US and its allies will face consequences.

He called for a reassessment of strategies, saying, “We have the opportunity to transcend these limitations and enter into a new era.” Pezeshkian also emphasised Iran’s need for sanctions relief, urging the international community to acknowledge his country’s security concerns.

There has yet to be an official response from the United States or Israel to Pezeshkian’s address.

(with inputs from AP)

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