Pezeshkian Urges Diplomacy to Avert War with US as Iran Warns Washington of Serious Consequences

TEHRAN (Terror Monitor) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for diplomacy and negotiations to resolve the growing dispute between Tehran and Washington, saying Iran should avoid being drawn into a war if its rights can be secured through dialogue.

His remarks come amid intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent a further escalation of tensions between Iran and the United States, as concerns grow over the possibility of renewed military confrontation between the two countries.

“We can resolve the matter through dialogue based on dignity and mutual respect. We are people who believe in dialogue and negotiations, and logic dictates that if we can secure our rights through negotiations, we should not throw ourselves into war,” Pezeshkian said.

However, the Iranian president made clear that Tehran would not surrender under pressure or intimidation.

He stressed that Iran would not bow to the use of force or coercion, signalling that while his government remains open to negotiations, it would continue to defend what it considers its national rights.

Qatar Prime Minister Heads to Washington for Trump Meeting

Pezeshkian's remarks came as diplomatic efforts to contain tensions between Iran and the United States gathered momentum.

Qatar's prime minister has arrived in Washington, where he is expected to meet US President Donald Trump in the coming hours.

The visit comes amid ongoing efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the dispute and prevent the situation from deteriorating into another military confrontation.

Qatar has been involved in regional diplomatic efforts and is seen as an important intermediary in communications between Washington and Tehran.

Meanwhile, disagreements between Iranian and American officials over a proposal submitted by Tehran to end the confrontation have reportedly intensified, highlighting the difficulties facing diplomatic efforts.

The differences over the Iranian proposal have raised questions about whether the two sides can reach an understanding before tensions escalate further.

Qalibaf Accuses Israel of Trying to Drag US into Prolonged War

Separately, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has accused Israel of attempting to draw the United States into a prolonged war with Iran, warning that such a conflict could create serious difficulties for future American administrations.

In a statement posted on the social media platform X, Ghalibaf said Israel was seeking to involve Washington in a lengthy confrontation with Tehran.

He warned that if Washington did not change its current policies, the United States and its allies could face serious consequences.

Ghalibaf's remarks reflect Tehran's growing concern over the possibility of a wider regional conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States.

The Iranian parliamentary speaker's warning comes as tensions between Tehran and Tel Aviv remain high, with diplomatic efforts continuing to prevent a further escalation.

Diplomatic Efforts Face Growing Challenges

The statements by Pezeshkian and Ghalibaf highlight two parallel messages emerging from Tehran: an expressed willingness to pursue negotiations and a warning against military pressure.

While Pezeshkian has emphasized dialogue as the preferred means of resolving the dispute, he has also rejected any suggestion that Iran would accept an agreement imposed through force.

At the same time, Ghalibaf's warning suggests that Iranian officials view Israel's position and Washington's policies as major factors that could determine whether the confrontation develops into a prolonged regional conflict.

With Qatar seeking to facilitate diplomatic engagement and disagreements over Tehran's proposal still unresolved, the coming diplomatic contacts in Washington could prove significant for efforts to prevent another escalation between Iran and the United States.

However, no breakthrough in negotiations has been announced, and the differences between the two sides remain unresolved.