Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran remains committed to dialogue and agreements but warned that distrust, blockades and threats are the main obstacles to meaningful negotiations.

In a statement on social media, Pezeshkian said, “The Islamic Republic of Iran has welcomed dialogue and agreement and continues to do so. Breach of commitments, blockade and threats are main obstacles to genuine negotiations. World sees your endless hypocritical rhetoric and contradiction between claims and actions.”

He added that the world was witnessing what he described as “hypocritical and hollow rhetoric” and a clear contradiction between words and actions.

Hormuz reopening tied to conditions

Separately, Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the strategic Strait of Hormuz cannot be reopened unless blockades are lifted and ceasefire violations end.

In a post on X on Wednesday, Ghalibaf said a ceasefire can only be effective if it is respected and accompanied by the removal of all forms of blockade.

He warned that continued pressure on Iran and disruption to global trade would prevent regional stability, adding that “holding the global economy hostage” would only deepen tensions.

Ghalibaf also called for an end to what he described as attacks by “Zionist elements,” saying failure to halt such actions could further escalate the situation.

He said reopening the strait under current conditions would amount to accepting ongoing ceasefire violations.

Pressure tactics ‘ineffective’

The speaker stressed that military action, pressure and threats have failed to achieve their objectives, and urged recognition of the Iranian people’s rights as the only viable path to resolving the crisis.

Pakistan, which has been playing a mediating role in the conflict, is still working to bring both sides back to the negotiating table.

Preparations for proposed talks in Islamabad had been completed, but discussions could not take place due to the absence of delegations from both Iran and the United States, according to Pakistani officials.

Efforts are ongoing, and there remains a possibility that talks could resume in the future.

Major issues between the two sides — including a ceasefire, naval blockade, Iran’s nuclear programme and control of the Strait of Hormuz — remain unresolved.

Analysts say these disagreements are sustaining regional tensions and disrupting global energy flows, as a significant share of the world’s oil and gas supplies passes through the vital waterway.