Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian has made it clear that negotiating with the United States is not synonymous with surrender. In a social media message, he stated that Tehran maintains its dignity and authority in the talks, without renouncing the legitimate rights of its people. The diplomatic path remains open, with exchanges of positions through Pakistan.
Diplomacy as a system of programmed pressure 🤝
Current negotiations operate as a controlled de-escalation protocol. Each side introduces tactical variables: Iran maintains its nuclear stance as a non-negotiable constant, while the US adjusts its sanction parameters. The Pakistani channel functions as a router for encrypted messages, avoiding direct noise. This model of indirect communication allows Tehran to preserve its room for maneuver without compromising its defense structure.
Negotiating with dignity: the art of saying no without saying no 🎭
Pezeshkian assures that they dialogue with authority, which in practice means they listen to Washington's proposals and then file them away in a drawer labeled pending review. Meanwhile, spokesman Baqaei confirms that messages go through Pakistan, the country that is probably already tired of being the nuclear postman of the Middle East. So yes, they negotiate, but with the same urgency as a Windows user updating to the latest version: late and with excuses.