Iran’s president says Supreme Leader sets terms for US talks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that any negotiations with the United States would be carried out in full coordination with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and reiterated that Iran would not compromise on what he described as its core principles.

“These negotiations will be conducted in full alignment with the Supreme Leader,” Pezeshkian said, according to ISNA. “We have not and will not tie people’s livelihoods to the talks.”

“We will not retreat from our principles under any circumstances,” he added. “At the same time, we are not seeking tension.”