Iran Won't Back Down on Demands to US for Conflict Resolution, Says President Pezeshkian
Quick Look
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Iran will not compromise on its demands to the US for conflict resolution, emphasizing national dignity.
- Pakistan reportedly presented a revised Iranian proposal to the US, focusing on ending hostilities and confidence-building measures.
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Why It Matters
Iran has presented a proposal to the US aimed at resolving a conflict. Pakistan has reportedly delivered a revised version of this proposal, which includes 14 points focusing on ending hostilities and confidence-building measures.
TEHRAN, May 18. /TASS/. Iran has no intention of backing down from its demands made to the US with the aim of resolving the conflict, President Masoud Pezeshkian stated.
"We will not bow to any power and will not sacrifice our country’s dignity for the sake of anyone's convenience <...>. We are conducting negotiations with honor and do not intend to back down," the Iranian TV channel Al Alam quoted him as saying.
Earlier, Reuters reported that Pakistan had presented the US with a revised Iranian proposal to end the conflict. For its part, the Iranian news agency Tasnim, citing a source, reported that Tehran’s new proposal includes 14 points, with the text focusing on an end to hostilities and confidence-building measures.
Open Questions
- What are the specific 14 points in Iran's revised proposal?
- What is the nature of the conflict being referred to?
- What has been the US response to the revised proposal?
- What are the specific demands Iran has made to the US?
