Iran seeks end to ‘no war, no peace’ stalemate with US

Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday, November 9, that Tehran favoured negotiations with the United States to end the prolonged state of “neither war nor peace”, but would not give in to pressure or coercion.

Speaking at a ceremony marking the 72nd anniversary of Iran Dairy Industries Company, Pezeshkian said Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had instructed officials to bring the current stalemate to an end.

“We can negotiate with dignity and resolve the issue with dignity. We favour dialogue and negotiations,” he said, according to a statement published on the Iranian presidency’s website.

He said disputes should be resolved through diplomacy rather than military confrontation whenever a country’s rights could be secured through negotiations.

“However, we will not surrender to force and bullying,” he added.

Recalling his address to the United Nations General Assembly, Pezeshkian said Iran sought negotiations based on justice and equal conditions, while safeguarding its rights and national interests.

He also called for stronger domestic production and energy conservation to strengthen the country’s independence and address economic and energy challenges.

Qatar confirms ongoing negotiations

A senior Qatari official told Al Jazeera that negotiations between Washington and Tehran were continuing through mediators, with both sides discussing the details of a possible agreement.

The official dismissed Israeli media reports claiming to disclose details of a proposed deal, including uranium enrichment, the release of frozen Iranian assets and mediation efforts in Yemen, describing the claims as “categorically false”.

The official urged media outlets and the public to avoid circulating unverified information and rely on official government sources for updates.

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran’s proposal to advance negotiations within two days remained on the table.

He said the proposal was conditional on Washington agreeing to a cessation of hostilities, lifting the blockade and removing sanctions. Meeting these demands could lead to positive developments in the region and restore security in the Strait of Hormuz, he added.

Baghaei praised the mediation efforts of Qatar and Pakistan, confirming that communication with both countries was continuing.

On the nuclear issue, he ruled out transferring Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile abroad, saying there was no reason for such a move. He also questioned the International Atomic Energy Agency’s ability to inspect damaged nuclear facilities under the current circumstances.

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