TEHRAN April 22, 2026 — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated today that the Islamic Republic remains committed to dialogue and agreements with the United States, but accused Washington of breaches of commitments, maintaining a naval blockade on Iranian ports, and issuing threats as the main barriers to “genuine negotiations.”
In a post on X, Pezeshkian wrote:
“The Islamic Republic of Iran has welcomed dialogue and agreement and continues to do so. Breach of commitments, blockade and threats are main obstacles to genuine negotiations. World sees your endless hypocritical rhetoric and contradiction between claims and actions.”
The statement comes amid heightened tensions following indirect talks in Islamabad and a fragile ceasefire extension announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. The core dispute centers on the U.S.-imposed naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz area, which has restricted Iranian oil exports and shipping access. Iran has insisted the blockade must be lifted before any further meaningful talks can proceed, while the U.S. continues to demand concessions on Iran’s nuclear program and regional influence.
Pezeshkian’s remarks echo Iran’s long-standing position that it will not negotiate under pressure, while highlighting what Tehran views as repeated U.S. inconsistencies between public statements and actual policy.
The post has drawn significant attention online, with over 660,000 views within hours and a mix of international reactions. Critics inside and outside Iran have pointed to domestic issues, including a prolonged internet blackout affecting millions of Iranians since early 2026.
Life News Agency will continue to monitor developments in the Iran-U.S. negotiations.
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