Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed differences with Supreme Leader Khamenei over negotiations with the United States. During a parliamentary meeting, he highlighted the importance of finding solutions to current challenges despite the Supreme Leader’s opposition to talks. Pezeshkian called for unity amid external pressures affecting the country’s economic situation.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has voiced opposition to negotiations with the United States, highlighting a significant difference in perspectives with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. During a Parliament meeting discussing a vote of no confidence regarding the Minister of Economy and Finance, Pezeshkian acknowledged the Supreme Leader’s stance while advocating for the necessity of engaging in talks with the US to resolve ongoing issues.
Pezeshkian expressed a belief in the importance of negotiations, notwithstanding the directive set by Khamenei. He underscored the challenges faced due to external pressures and the inability to address existing problems within the six-month tenure of the finance minister, emphasizing the need for unity to overcome these hurdles.
Additionally, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio previously indicated that Washington should escalate its pressure on Iran until Tehran halts its pursuit of nuclear weapons, underlining the complexity of the diplomatic landscape surrounding Iran’s foreign relations.
The Iranian president has indicated a divergence from the Supreme Leader regarding US negotiations, advocating for diplomatic engagement while adhering to Khamenei’s established positions. Amidst external pressures, the call for unity and resolution of domestic issues remains a critical focus for the Iranian leadership, especially in the context of ongoing international scrutiny and sanctions.
Original Source: news.az
