Iran's President Offers US Olive Branch Ahead of Putin Talks

On September 1, 2026, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian offered an olive branch to the United States, saying Tehran would reciprocate if Washington honors commitments under an interim deal. He also thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia's stance during the conflict between Iran and the US. These statements came ahead of a meeting between Pezeshkian and Putin. Pezeshkian urged a return to the truce, while also hailing Russian support.