Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the United States’ hegemonic approach and double standards remain the greatest barriers to reaching a fair and balanced agreement between Tehran and Washington.
In a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, President Pezeshkian discussed recent regional developments following the US and Israeli aggression against Iran, the ongoing ceasefire, and the Islamabad negotiations between Tehran and Washington mediated by Pakistan.
Expressing gratitude for Russia’s solidarity and opposition to a recent anti-Iran resolution at the UN Security Council, the Iranian president described Moscow’s stance as a valuable step toward preventing further escalation.
The president also informed his Russian counterpart about the content of the recent talks in Islamabad, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic’s red line is always the protection of national interests and the rights of the Iranian nation. He added that if the United States adheres to international legal principles, achieving an agreement will not be out of reach.
President Pezeshkian said Iran maintains full readiness to achieve a fair, balanced, and durable settlement that ensures regional peace and security. He also voiced regret over US use of military bases in Persian Gulf states to launch strikes against Iran but reaffirmed Tehran’s willingness to cooperate with neighboring countries toward regional peace without foreign interference.
President Putin, for his part, conveyed solidarity with Iran’s leadership and people, reaffirming Russia’s support for diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis. He criticized Western double standards, emphasized respect for Iran’s sovereignty, and backed Iran’s positions on compensation and long term security guarantees.
Putin also highlighted the two countries’ strategic partnership and commitment to expanding cooperation and continued consultations.