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Iran blocks US peace talks demanding removal of naval blockade before negotiations
International
Published on 26 April 2026
He says talks only begin after US lifts barriers
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif that Iran will not hold direct talks with the United States under pressure or threats. He pointed to a US naval blockade and hostile actions as the main stumbling blocks, urging Washington to remove those barriers first. The comments come as broader peace efforts remain stalled.
- Pezeshkian rejects direct US talks under threats or pressure
- Iran cites a US naval blockade as the core obstacle
- He urges the US to remove barriers before negotiations
- Statement arrives as peace talks remain stalled
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