Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tuesday evening that economic pressure does not affect Tehran's decisions on accepting or rejecting proposals for talks. He contrasted Iran's 45-year resilience with Venezuela, which he claimed collapsed within 48 hours under U.S. pressure.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated Tuesday evening that economic pressure does not affect Tehran's decisions on accepting or rejecting proposals for talks. He cited the case of Venezuela, which he said collapsed within 48 hours under U.S. pressure, contrasting it with Iran's 45-year resilience. The statement reinforces the regime's longstanding position that diplomatic engagement will not be forced by sanctions or military pressure. Gharibabadi did not specify whether Iran has received any current proposals for talks, nor did he address the status of potential indirect channels. No immediate response from Washington has been reported.
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