Iran's President Offers US Talks, Pledges to Honor Interim Deal if US Does

In early September 2026, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signaled openness to diplomatic talks with the United States, saying Tehran would 'immediately' reciprocate if Washington honors the commitments of the June interim deal. His comments came as Iran's economy struggles under ongoing sanctions, and just before a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Pezeshkian's remarks were widely covered across regional and international media, with headlines emphasizing Iran's willingness to return to the agreement if the US does the same. The offer was framed as a potential path to reduce tensions, though no immediate response from the US was reported in the headlines.