Tehran, Iran – President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday described the resumed nuclear negotiations with the United States as a “very good opportunity” to reach a “fair, logical, and mutually satisfactory” agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme.
Speaking at an event in the capital marking the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Pezeshkian emphasised that Tehran is determined to safeguard its rights under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)—particularly the right to uranium enrichment—while seeking the complete removal of what he called “unjust sanctions.”
“Iran is seeking to guarantee its rights under the NPT, including on the issues of enrichment and the lifting of unjust sanctions,” he stated. “The most viable way to address regional and global challenges is through dialogue and negotiation.”
The Iranian leader, who took office two years ago with a campaign promise to revive nuclear diplomacy, reiterated that Tehran welcomes any talks based on international law, mutual respect, national sovereignty, equality, and the principle of “win-win.”
“Any negotiation that is based on international law, dignity, respect for national sovereignty, on an equal footing, and founded on the principle of win-win will be accepted and welcomed by us. Our foreign policy is defined by dignified interaction,” Pezeshkian added.
He stressed that his government is actively working to ensure the “success of this path” and expressed hope that Washington would approach the talks “without excessive demands” and with genuine commitment to achieving a “desirable result.”
“Our message to the world is clear: Iran is a country that honors its commitments, provided it also witnesses sincerity and adherence to obligations from others,” he said.
Pezeshkian extended Iran’s “hand of friendship” to all nations interested in “sincere cooperation,” highlighting the country’s substantial economic, transportation, and knowledge-based capacities as a strong foundation for multilateral partnerships. He placed particular emphasis on deepening ties with neighbouring and Muslim-majority countries in the region.
The comments come just days after Iran and the United States held the first round of indirect nuclear talks in Muscat, Oman, on Friday—the first formal engagement since negotiations were suspended eight months ago.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who led Tehran’s delegation in Oman, described the discussions as “real negotiations” and reiterated that Iran is prepared to reach a result “provided that the other side is also serious.”
Araghchi acknowledged the existence of a “wall of distrust” between Tehran and Washington but expressed hope that “necessary trust” could be gradually built to pave the way for a “successful outcome.”
He confirmed that preparations are underway for a second round of talks, with the timing and venue to be decided through ongoing consultations mediated by Oman.
The Oman-hosted talks follow months of heightened tensions, including Israeli and US military actions against Iranian-linked targets, repeated Iranian missile tests, and warnings of severe consequences if diplomacy fails. President Pezeshkian’s administration has consistently framed the current diplomatic push as a pragmatic effort to remove sanctions, stabilise the economy, and reduce regional friction—while firmly rejecting any deal that would compromise Iran’s nuclear rights or national dignity.
The anniversary event also featured displays of military hardware, speeches reaffirming the Islamic Republic’s revolutionary principles, and large public gatherings across the country.
Analysts note that Pezeshkian’s measured tone—balancing openness to diplomacy with insistence on reciprocity and respect—reflects Tehran’s strategy of pursuing talks from a position of strength while maintaining domestic support among hardliners.
As both sides prepare for the next round, the coming weeks will be critical in determining whether the revived diplomatic track can produce a breakthrough or collapse under the weight of longstanding mistrust and competing regional interests.
