Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared on Monday that Tehran will not accept “excessive demands” from the US in talks brokered by Pakistan, state news agency IRNA reported, Anadolu broadcasts.

“The negotiations are planned in such a way that the rights of the Iranian nation are fully ensured,” Pezeshkian declared during a meeting with members of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mining and Agriculture of Iran. Iran.

“Although the enemy has shifted its focus to the economic war after the military failure, the government and the private sector, working together with solidarity, empathy and cooperation, will successfully pass this phase as well,” he asserted.

Regional tensions have escalated since the US and Israel launched attacks against Iran in February. Tehran retaliated with attacks targeting Israel as well as US allies in the Gulf, along with closing the Strait of Hormuz.

A cease-fire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation and was later extended by US President Donald Trump indefinitely.

On Saturday, Trump said a deal with Iran to end the conflict has been “negotiated.” for the most part” and is awaiting finalization.

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