Pezeshkian says Iran won’t negotiate with US under threats or blockade

By Reuters 26 April 2026, 3:38 am

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian tells Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif by phone that Tehran will not enter “imposed negotiations” under threats or blockade, according to a statement from the Iranian government.

Pezeshkian says the United States should first remove “operational obstacles,” including its blockade of Iranian ports, before negotiators can lay any groundwork to resolve the conflict.

Sharif said earlier that he had spoken to Pezeshkian about the evolving regional situation.

“Pakistan remains committed to serve as an honest and sincere facilitator – working tirelessly to advance durable peace and lasting stability in the region,” Sharif said in a post on social media platform X.