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Iranian president tells Pakistan army chief US must change approach
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Pakistan's army chief that the United States must change its approach toward Iran, saying 'coercion and bullying' would complicate diplomacy. The meeting in Tehran came amid regional tensions.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, in Tehran on Monday, and used the occasion to issue a warning to the United States. According to the Iranian president's official website, Pezeshkian said Washington 'must correct its tone and approach' in its interactions with Iran, adding that relying on 'coercion and bullying' would complicate diplomatic efforts.
Munir arrived in Iran for talks with Iranian officials amid heightened regional tensions and continued friction between Tehran and Washington. The two sides also discussed bilateral cooperation. Pezeshkian expressed hope that continued cooperation between Iran and Pakistan would help achieve the goals outlined in a 14-point memorandum of understanding between the two countries.
The meeting did not involve U.S. officials, but the president's remarks directly addressed the state of U.S.-Iran relations. No further details about the talks were provided.
WorldPolitics
Iranian president tells Pakistan army chief US must change approach
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Pakistan's army chief that the United States must change its approach toward Iran, saying 'coercion and bullying' would complicate diplomacy. The meeting in Tehran came amid regional tensions.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, in Tehran on Monday, and used the occasion to issue a warning to the United States. According to the Iranian president's official website, Pezeshkian said Washington 'must correct its tone and approach' in its interactions with Iran, adding that relying on 'coercion and bullying' would complicate diplomatic efforts.
Munir arrived in Iran for talks with Iranian officials amid heightened regional tensions and continued friction between Tehran and Washington. The two sides also discussed bilateral cooperation. Pezeshkian expressed hope that continued cooperation between Iran and Pakistan would help achieve the goals outlined in a 14-point memorandum of understanding between the two countries.
The meeting did not involve U.S. officials, but the president's remarks directly addressed the state of U.S.-Iran relations. No further details about the talks were provided.