From: The Times of Israel April 5, 2025
Iran’s president says country wants dialogue ‘on equal footing’ with US

As tensions over nuclear program rise, Masoud Pezeshkian says, ‘If you want negotiations, then what is the point of threatening?’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday said his country was willing to engage in dialogue with the United States as equals, without clarifying whether Tehran would participate in direct talks.

It came after US President Trump, who has called on Tehran to hold direct negotiations on its nuclear program, threatened to bomb Iran if diplomacy fails.

Iran says it is ready to engage in dialogue but refuses direct talks under threats and pressure.
Pezeshkian said during a meeting, according to the presidency’s website: “The Islamic Republic of Iran wants dialogue on equal footing,”