Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian cautioned that any threat to the security of the Strait of Hormuz would carry significant repercussions for global trade, stressing that Iran has consistently worked to ensure safe passage in the strategic waterway and stands fully prepared to respond to any scenario within its national interests.
In a phone conversation on Monday, President Pezeshkian and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the latest regional developments, the negotiations in Islamabad, and the prospects for a ceasefire agreement.
The Iranian president reiterated that the Islamic Republic remains committed to international law and engages in dialogue strictly within recognized legal frameworks. He emphasized that diplomacy, grounded in national dignity and sovereignty, continues to be Iran’s preferred path for resolving disputes. The president added that Tehran has clearly outlined its requirements for a ceasefire and remains committed to them.
Referencing the Islamabad negotiations, he said the Iranian delegation acted with seriousness and goodwill in pursuit of a durable agreement. However, he argued that despite achieving several technical understandings, excessive demands and a lack of political will from senior US officials prevented the talks from reaching a final conclusion.
President Pezeshkian underscored the importance of adherence to established international norms, noting that Europe could play a constructive role in encouraging the United States to respect these frameworks. He reaffirmed Iran’s strategic approach of strengthening regional peace, stability, and cooperation with neighboring countries, while warning that policies built on pressure or military threats only complicate issues further.
The Iranian president also stressed that Iran’s conditions for a ceasefire have been publicly clarified and that Tehran has adhered to its commitments, a point he said Pakistani officials have also acknowledged.
On the nuclear issue, President Pezeshkian noted that Iran has previously reached defined agreements with European countries and remains ready to continue talks within those established parameters.
President Macron, for his part, emphasized the need to include Lebanon in the initial ceasefire framework and outlined France’s views on Iran’s nuclear issue as well as legal concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.