Tehran (Monitoring Desk): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has directed the Foreign Minister to ensure that any negotiations with the United States are conducted on fair and equal terms.
This statement comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the US, with several military incidents reported in the region. Experts view the president’s remarks as Tehran’s first clear indication of willingness to participate in potential talks, which may be mediated by Turkey.
According to US officials, US special envoy Steve Witkoff is preparing to hold discussions with Iranian authorities in Turkey this week, although the final details of the negotiations have not yet been finalized.
Meanwhile, the US Navy reported that an American warplane shot down an Iranian drone as it approached a US aircraft carrier.
