Iranian President: Supreme Leader Orders End to 'No War, No Peace' Stalemate with US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Supreme Leader Khamenei ordered an end to the 'no war, no peace' state with the US, opening the door for dialogue. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called talks unproductive, while Iran conditions negotiations on sanctions relief.

The IRNA news agency published remarks today (Monday) by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at a conference in Iran. Pezeshkian said that Supreme Leader Khamenei ordered an end to the 'no war, no peace' situation and to break the deadlock between Iran and the US. He emphasized that Iran is open to dialogue with dignity and on equal terms, but will not succumb to coercion and bullying. On the other hand, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the talks as unproductive and said some of Iran's demands are unacceptable. Against this backdrop, Turkish President Erdogan spoke with Trump and expressed concern over escalation. Trump is set to meet with the Qatari Prime Minister in an effort to advance a diplomatic breakthrough.