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Pezeshkian: Only ‘unconditional halt’ to Israeli aggression can end war
FM rejects talks with US over complicity
"We have always sought peace and calm, but in the current situation, the only way to end this imposed war is the unconditional halt of enemy aggression and a definitive guarantee to end the Zionist terrorists’ adventurism forever," Pezeshkian wrote on his official account on X.
He warned that, failing this, Iran’s response would be "more severe and regret-inducing."
His comments came as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly told his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot, that Washington was ready to begin direct communication with Iran “at any moment” to stop the conflict.
However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran would not enter into any talks as long as Israeli attacks continued.
“The Americans want negotiations and have sent messages several times. We have clearly stated that as long as the aggression and invasion do not stop, there is no room for talks, and we will not speak with the United States, which is a partner in this crime,” Araghchi told Iranian state TV on Friday ahead of talks with Britain, France and Germany in Geneva later in the day.
Araghchi criticized Western powers for refusing to condemn Israeli attacks on Iran, citing what he called their “unjustifiable support” for the regime.
"What justification or legitimacy can the Zionist regime’s aggressive attack possibly have, that they refuse to condemn it?" he asked.
He also praised the Iranian Armed Forces’ retaliation against Israeli strikes, saying it proved wrong those who believed that "they could force the Iranian nation into submission with swift, lightning strikes — a false and futile thought."
Araghchi noted Iran was acting in "legitimate self-defense," and that such defense "can by no means be stopped."
He reiterated that Iran would not negotiate over its missile capabilities.
"If anyone had doubts in this regard, it is now clear to all that the missile capability of the Islamic Republic of Iran is an exceptional national defense power... and provides deterrence," he said.
The minister stressed that no "dialogue or compromise" would take place on Iran's defense capabilities, because "no rational mind can ever accept such a thing."