Iran states it does not refuse negotiations

Iran has never refused negotiations, but they must be conducted on a rational basis, and any pressure is unacceptable.

This was stated by the head of the judicial authority of the Islamic Republic, Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejei.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran has never left the negotiating table. We have always welcomed negotiations, but negotiations based on logic and a rational [approach]. We do not accept pressure or imposition," his words were reported by the SNN channel.

As the head of Iran's judicial authority pointed out, "the enemy, having failed to achieve any of its goals <...> through aggression and threats, certainly cannot impose or [make] demands at the negotiating table."

The United States and Israel started a war against Iran on February 28. On April 7, American President Donald Trump announced a two-week mutual ceasefire with the Islamic Republic. According to Iranian sources, over the 40 days of war, 3,375 Iranians were killed as a result of American-Israeli strikes. On April 11, Tehran and Washington held talks in Islamabad, but the parties failed to reach an agreement on the issue of long-term conflict resolution due to a number of disagreements. On April 21, Trump announced his intention to extend the ceasefire regime with Iran. As reported by Iranian state television, Tehran does not intend to recognize the unilaterally declared extension of the ceasefire regime by Washington and will act in accordance with its own interests.

Source: TASS