Washington “must recognize the rights of our nation and stop their bullying and aggression, then we can sit together and talk,” Anadolu Agency reported.
“You cannot block all the roads and threaten and at the same time want to talk,” he added.
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Accusing Washington of reneging on its commitments, Pezeshkian stressed the importance of honoring agreements once they have been reached.
“I believe that one should not enter into a pact lightly, but once a pact is made, one must remain committed to it until the end – even if it proves disadvantageous,” he said.
Tensions in the Middle East have remained high since the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28.
Tehran responded with missile and drone attacks across the region and effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key international shipping route. Washington later imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
In June, the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding concerning freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. However, implementation stalled amid disagreements over security arrangements in the strategic waterway.
Pezeshkian’s latest remarks underscore Tehran’s position that any renewed dialogue with Washington must be accompanied by an end to threats and what Iran describes as hostile actions.
