Iran Says No Diplomacy Under Threat of War

Iranian leaders said the country will not negotiate under pressure or threats, as tensions continue with the United States following the recent ceasefire.

Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran is prepared to escalate if necessary, accusing US President Donald Trump of violating the ceasefire by imposing what he described as a “siege.” In a statement, Ghalibaf said Washington was seeking either Iran’s surrender or a pretext to resume hostilities.

“Iran will not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats,” he said, adding that Tehran could reveal “new cards” on the battlefield.

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian also criticized the United States, accusing it of sending “unconstructive and contradictory signals.” He rejected the idea that Iran would yield to pressure, stating, “They seek Iran’s surrender. Iranians do not submit to force.”

At the same time, Pezeshkian has signaled support for diplomacy in recent days, calling for efforts to reduce tensions and end the conflict in order to focus on reconstruction. In public remarks, he emphasized the need to pursue “every rational and diplomatic path” to de-escalate the situation.

According to reports, Pezeshkian has also pushed for internal reforms, stressing the importance of transparency and public trust in governance.

The statements come amid ongoing uncertainty over whether negotiations between Iran and the United States will resume, following earlier talks that ended without agreement.