Pezeshkian Stated Iran Seeks No War with US
The Iranian president expressed interest in a negotiated peace following his transition to new leadership.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in International Relations
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In a recent interview with Fox News, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that his country does not seek war with the United States. He emphasized that the current conflict was imposed upon Iran and expressed a willingness to pursue a new agreement.
Why it matters
The comments follow a leadership transition in Tehran after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in February 2026. Pezeshkian noted that Iran remains committed to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty despite previous diplomatic setbacks.
A June 2026 peace memorandum failed to advance due to unresolved disagreements regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of the world's oil passes. Meanwhile, Iran maintains a 60 percent uranium enrichment level.
The players
Masoud Pezeshkian
He is the President of Iran who recently advocated for a negotiated agreement with the United States.
Mojtaba Khamenei
He succeeded Ali Khamenei to become the Supreme Leader of Iran.
Ali Khamenei
He was the Supreme Leader of Iran until he was killed in US-Israeli strikes in February 2026.
The details
Pezeshkian stated that the Houthis operate independently of Tehran, distancing Iran from regional military actions against targets like Saudi Arabia. He held a seven-hour meeting with the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, one month prior to the interview to discuss national policy.
Timeline
Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes in late February 2026.
A final peace deal was proposed in a June 2026 memorandum.
Pezeshkian met with Mojtaba Khamenei for seven hours in August 2026.
Pezeshkian held an interview with Fox News on September 24, 2026.
Political Context
Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran's commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty as a baseline for future international diplomatic negotiations. Critics and opposition members continue to argue that previous failures regarding the Strait of Hormuz prove diplomatic talks lack structural enforcement.
This diplomatic shift could eventually impact global energy markets given that one-fifth of the world's oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Citizens and investors should monitor these negotiations as they may dictate future stability in regional oil prices and trade security.
The takeaway
The diplomatic overtures from the new Iranian administration mark a critical pivot point in Middle Eastern foreign policy. Whether these talks lead to a tangible reduction in regional tensions depends on the ability of both nations to resolve long-standing disputes over maritime passage.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Sun Malaysia.
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