Iran Judiciary Chief Says Tehran Open To US Talks But Rejects Policy Imposition
Iran says it is open to dialogue with the US but firmly rejects external political pressure.
Iran’s judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei has said that Tehran remains open to negotiations with the United States but will not accept what he described as “imposition” or coercive conditions during talks, according to remarks carried by state media.
Ejei stressed that the Islamic Republic has “never shied away from negotiations,” but added that dialogue must be conducted without threats or pressure. He said Iran does not welcome war and does not want its continuation, underscoring that diplomacy remains an available channel despite ongoing tensions with Washington.
However, he firmly rejected the idea that Iran would compromise its core positions under external pressure. Ejei stated that the country is “absolutely not willing to abandon its principles and values” simply to avoid conflict or secure a deal. His comments reflect Tehran’s long-standing position that negotiations must be based on mutual respect rather than unilateral demands.
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The judiciary chief also argued that the United States cannot expect to achieve through diplomacy what it failed to secure through pressure or confrontation. He said Iran’s stance is that “an enemy that has not achieved its objectives through aggression and threats cannot impose its will at the negotiating table.”
His remarks come amid continued diplomatic deadlock between Tehran and Washington following a fragile ceasefire after weeks of conflict. Talks have stalled over key issues including security concerns and Iran’s strategic capabilities, with both sides maintaining sharply different conditions for engagement.
Despite the breakdown in negotiations, Iranian officials continue to publicly insist that diplomacy remains possible. At the same time, they maintain that any future agreement must respect Iran’s sovereignty and not involve external diktats, a position that continues to define Tehran’s approach to stalled U.S. talks.
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