Åžahin Demir
20 Avril 2026•Mise à jour: 20 Avril 2026
AA / Istanbul / Sahin Demir
The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister, Saeed Khatibzadeh, stated that Iran would not accept any conditions beyond the scope of international law in its relations with the United States.
Speaking in an interview with state broadcaster IRIB, Khatibzadeh said: “Time should not put Iran under pressure.”
He also mentioned that Iranian officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, have already presented what he described as “fair and practical proposals” within Iran’s legal rights.
Khatibzadeh emphasized that many statements from US officials are meant for domestic audiences and to influence markets, rather than reflecting a coherent political approach.
He reiterated that Iran’s strategy is not dictated by American rhetoric, whether positive or negative, and reaffirmed that Tehran “will not accept anything beyond international law.”
The Deputy Minister also stressed that diplomacy remains the only viable way to resolve crises, urging the United States to abandon what he called a “maximalist approach” and engage with Iran based on mutual respect.
* Translated from English by Mariem Njeh
