Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran sees no reason to continue military confrontation if it can secure its rights through negotiations, arguing that prolonging the war would serve Israel’s interests.
Pezeshkian made the remarks in a televised interview marking the second anniversary of his inauguration as president. The interview was carried by Iranian state media.
“Continuing the war means moving in the direction of Israel’s demands,” Pezeshkian said, adding that Iran would have no need for war if it could achieve its objectives through negotiations.
His comments come as tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States remain high, with diplomacy and the possibility of a negotiated settlement unfolding alongside military threats and political pressure.
The remarks suggest that the Iranian government continues to regard negotiations as one possible route for securing its demands, at least at the level of its public position. However, major disagreements between Tehran and its adversaries remain unresolved, leaving uncertain whether the renewed emphasis on diplomacy can translate into a meaningful reduction in regional tensions.
Pezeshkian’s comments also underscore the competing pressures facing Tehran: maintaining its stated security and national interests while keeping open a diplomatic channel that could potentially prevent further military escalation.
