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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Iran President calls for US negotiation shift to enable potential deal

Apr 12, 2026 03:09 PM CT Tehran, Iran diplomacy,negotiations,Iran-US relations,de-escalation

Summary

The President of Iran publicly urged the United States to abandon its current negotiating stance, described as 'totalitarianism,' to facilitate a lasting settlement. This diplomatic overture signals a potential opening for de-escalation or negotiation regarding sanctions and regional tensions, though it remains a rhetorical position without immediate operational impact. The statement highlights the ongoing diplomatic friction between Tehran and Washington as a key variable in the broader Iran-Israel conflict theater.

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Iran president urges US to abandon 'totalitarianism' negotiating position Iran’s president has weighed in on efforts to reach a lasting settlement with the United States, calling on Washington to change its approach. In a post on X, he said a deal remains possible if the US shifts course. “If the...

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Iran NEUTRAL

President urged the US to change its approach to allow for a deal.

United States NEUTRAL

Criticized by Iran for maintaining a 'totalitarian' negotiating position.

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