Iran's Pezeshkian Rejects US Talks, Calls Diplomacy Insincere

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed skepticism about the U.S. sincerity in negotiating with Tehran, highlighting the contradiction of sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump while simultaneously calling for dialogue. Speaking during the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Pezeshkian accused the U.S. of trying to undermine Iran's government, stating that any call for negotiations is undermined by actions aimed at crippling the Iranian economy. He emphasized that while Iran does not seek war, it will not submit to foreign pressures, asserting that the real destabilizer in the region is Israel, not Iran. Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Rick Scott criticized Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's dismissal of negotiations as 'foolish,' suggesting that Iran's failures in the region warrant reconsideration of their approach to talks. The backdrop of these discussions includes Trump's reinstated maximum pressure campaign aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions, which has intensified tensions. The situation remains precarious as both sides navigate a complex landscape of rhetoric and military posturing.