Iran’s president seeks ‘fair and equitable negotiations’ with the United States

Associated Press (AP) DiplomaticNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by By JON GAMBRELLFebruary 3, 2026 at 07:23 AM

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed his foreign minister to pursue negotiations with the United States, signaling a potential shift in Iran's stance amid heightened tensions following recent domestic unrest. This decision, announced on Tuesday, comes after requests from regional governments and apparent support from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who previously opposed such talks. Turkey has been facilitating potential talks to be held later this week, while U.S. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff travels in the region. However, the U.S. has not yet confirmed the talks, and disagreements remain, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear program, which President Trump has included in a list of demands for any talks. Pezeshkian emphasized the need for a suitable environment, free from threats and unreasonable expectations, for the negotiations to proceed.

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I have instructed my Minister of Foreign Affairs... to pursue fair and equitable negotiations.

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President Donald Trump now has included Iran’s nuclear program in a list of demands from Tehran in any talks.

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Iran’s president instructed the country’s foreign minister to pursue fair and equitable negotiations with the United States.

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The announcement marked a major turn for reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian.

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Turkey had been working behind the scenes to make the talks happen there later this week.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 40% Steve Witkoff 50% Masoud Pezeshkian ×260% United States 70% Donald Trump 80% Iran ×290%

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negotiations 100% iran 90% united states 90% fair and equitable negotiations 80% masoud pezeshkian 70% ali khamenei 60% nuclear program 60% diplomacy 50% mideast 40%