Iran says that a return to diplomacy with the US "is not impossible" but reiterates that "pressure doesn't work"

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Friday that resuming diplomatic engagement with the United States is possible, though he emphasized that such a path is contingent upon Washington recognizing the rights of the Islamic Republic and honoring its commitments. Tehran maintains that current policies of pressure against the country are ineffective in achieving results.

The remarks follow ongoing international efforts to address regional stability and potential agreements regarding Iran's nuclear and geopolitical standing. By framing the potential for diplomacy as conditional, the Iranian government continues to signal a willingness to engage while simultaneously rejecting the efficacy of external economic and political coercion.