Pezeshkian Offers US Olive Branch, Says Iran Will ‘Immediately Reciprocate’ if Washington Honours Deal | ChatZyr

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has offered the United States a fresh diplomatic opening, saying Tehran will “immediately reciprocate” if Washington returns to its commitments under an interim agreement signed earlier this year.

The offer comes amid renewed military tensions between the two countries following the first direct exchange of attacks since late July, highlighting the sharp contrast between Tehran’s call for diplomacy and the continuing threat of further escalation.

Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek, Pezeshkian said Iran remained prepared to pursue a negotiated solution to its conflict with Washington.

“I am stating clearly that if the US returns to its commitments under the Memorandum of Understanding, the Islamic Republic of Iran will immediately reciprocate,” Pezeshkian was quoted as saying by Iranian state media.

Peace Offer Comes Amid Fresh Military Escalation

Pezeshkian’s comments followed a new exchange of direct attacks between the United States and Iran.

The United States struck Iran’s Larak Island, while Iran subsequently launched attacks on two US air bases in Jordan, raising fresh concerns about the possibility of a wider regional conflict.

Despite the escalation, Pezeshkian maintained that war was in no one’s interest and insisted Tehran remained open to diplomacy.

His remarks signal that Iran is attempting to keep the door open for negotiations even as military tensions continue to threaten the fragile path towards peace.

Interim Deal Collapsed After Mutual Accusations

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in June as part of efforts to halt the conflict that began following US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.

The interim agreement was intended to create a foundation for broader and more permanent peace negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

However, the arrangement later collapsed, with both sides accusing each other of violating its terms.

Pezeshkian’s latest comments suggest Tehran remains willing to return to the agreement if Washington fulfils the commitments Iran says were previously made.

Strait of Hormuz Remains a Key Issue

Iran has repeatedly linked the implementation of the agreement to navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important waterways and a vital route for global oil supplies.

Tehran has said it will allow free navigation through the strait if Washington implements the terms of the interim agreement.

Any disruption involving the waterway could have major consequences for international energy markets, making the issue a key concern for governments around the world.

Araghchi Calls on US to Honour Its Commitments

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also urged Washington to return to the commitments made under the agreement.

“Return to its commitments and to what their president signed,” Araghchi said, adding that if this happened, negotiations could be put “back on the right track.”

The remarks reinforce Tehran’s broader message that it remains willing to pursue diplomacy but expects Washington to first honour the commitments outlined in the interim deal.

Trump Says There Will Be a Response

US President Donald Trump said there would be a response following the Iranian attacks.

However, Trump also sought to ease fears of an immediate return to full-scale war, telling reporters that the latest strikes did not necessarily mean the conflict was entering another major phase.

The contrasting messages from Washington and Tehran have created a complicated diplomatic picture: Iran is publicly offering a route back to negotiations while the United States signals it could respond militarily to the latest attacks.

Why It Matters

Pezeshkian’s statement represents one of Iran’s clearest recent signals that Tehran remains willing to return to diplomacy despite renewed military confrontation.

Whether Washington responds to the offer could have major implications for regional security, the Strait of Hormuz, global oil markets and the wider Middle East.

For now, the situation remains balanced between two competing paths — renewed negotiations or another dangerous escalation.

Disclaimer: This report is based on information from publicly available reports and official statements available at the time of publication. Details may change as developments in the US-Iran conflict and diplomatic negotiations continue.

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