Pezeshkian accuses US of forcing military option whenever Iran reaches talks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has questioned the value of negotiating with the United States, accusing Washington of imposing war whenever talks begin.

• Pezeshkian, meeting Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in Tehran, said Iran was attacked three times after conducting talks.
• He accused the US and Israel of targeting Iranian scientists, saying inspector visits helped identify nuclear facility locations.
• Pezeshkian said Iran repeatedly proved the sincerity of its nuclear position and underwent the most extensive IAEA inspections.
• He said there is no point negotiating with an enemy practicing daily sanctions, assassinations, and threats.