Iran Presidential Office Deputy Says Any U.S. Agreement Will Take Time

According to Xinhua, Iran has hardened its position since the first round of talks and says any plan to end the war must follow its own terms rather than conditions proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Summary

According to Xinhua, Iran has taken a tougher stance than in the first round of talks, a Pakistani official source said on the 25th. Iran said any plan to end the war must be based on its own terms rather than conditions proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The update adds to earlier remarks from Seyed Abbas Mousavi, a deputy in Iran’s presidential office, who said any agreement with the United States would take time because Iran is operating under wartime conditions and needs internal coordination to protect national interests and security.

Terms & Concepts
  • Wartime conditions: A situation in which a country is operating under active conflict or heightened military pressure, shaping policy and decision-making.