"Tehran, Iran Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on the United States to respect his country as the two nations look ahead to another round of nuclear negotiations next week following mediated discussions in Oman. Our reasoning on the nuclear issue is based on rights stipulated in the Non-Proliferation Treaty, he wrote in a post on X on Sunday. The Iranian nation has always responded to respect with respect, but cannot withstand the language of force."
"Speaking at a forum hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran, the country's chief diplomat Abbas Araghchi pointed out that the Islamic Republic has always emphasised independence since overthrowing US-backed Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in a 1979 revolution. Before the revolution, the people did not believe their establishment to have possessed true independence, Araghchi said. The messaging comes as the anniversary of the revolution approaches on Wednesday, when state-organised demonstrations have been planned across the country."
Thousands of protesters were killed across Iran one month ago and authorities attribute responsibility to the US and Israel. President Masoud Pezeshkian urged the United States to respect Iran while both countries prepare for another round of nuclear negotiations after mediated talks in Oman. Iranian reasoning on the nuclear issue is framed around rights under the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Officials describe the Oman talks as a step forward and favor dialogue, while insisting on negotiating nuclear issues only and rejecting a US military build-up. Government messaging underscores long-standing emphasis on sovereignty and independence since 1979, with state-organised demonstrations planned.
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