WANA (Feb 08) – Iran’s President has emphasized that recent talks between Iran and the United States, held with the facilitation of friendly governments in the region, represent a step forward, stressing that dialogue has always been Tehran’s preferred strategy for the peaceful resolution of disputes and that Iran’s nuclear stance is grounded in the rights guaranteed under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

 

In a message published on Sunday, February 8, 2026, on the social media platform X, President Masoud Pezeshkian described the talks as “a step forward,” noting that dialogue remains Iran’s consistent approach to resolving issues through peaceful means. He stated that Iran’s position on the nuclear issue is based on the rights explicitly recognized in the NPT, adding that the Iranian nation responds to respect with respect, but does not accept the language of threats and pressure.

 

The remarks come as a new round of negotiations between Iran and the United States began on Friday, February 6. The talks were attended by Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on one side, and Steve Witkoff, the U.S. President’s Special Envoy for the Middle East, along with Jared Kushner, on the other.

 

Following the conclusion of the talks, Araghchi described the start of the negotiations as positive, saying that both sides would return to their respective capitals for further consultations. He added that there was a mutual understanding on continuing the dialogue and that the negotiation process would move forward. The Iranian foreign minister also stressed that Iran had clearly conveyed to the U.S. side that any dialogue requires refraining from threats and pressure.

 

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking hours after the talks concluded, said that “good discussions” had taken place with Iran and claimed that the Iranian side genuinely seeks an agreement. He reiterated that Washington’s primary condition is ensuring that Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons.

 

The exchange of statements from both sides is seen as an indication of ongoing efforts to manage tensions through diplomacy—a path that Iran insists must be pursued on the basis of mutual respect, international law, and commitments enshrined in formal international treaties.

 

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