{"id":27692,"date":"2026-05-24T19:54:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T16:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=27692"},"modified":"2026-05-24T19:54:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T16:24:58","slug":"irans-principled-stance-affirmed-as-u-s-retreats-from-hasty-deal-prospects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=27692&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Iran&#8217;s Principled Stance Affirmed as U.S. Retreats from Hasty Deal Prospects"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Iran&#8217;s Principled Stance Affirmed as U.S. Retreats from Hasty Deal Prospects<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Tehran, Iran<\/strong> \u2013 As the Islamic Republic of Iran continues its unwavering commitment to peace and regional stability, recent statements from U.S. President Donald Trump indicate a significant shift in Washington&#8217;s approach to potential agreements. President Trump declared on Sunday that he would not \u201crush into a deal\u201d to end the ongoing U.S.-Israeli aggression against Iran, a move that follows warnings from certain Republican lawmakers against a \u201cdisastrous mistake.\u201d This development underscores Iran&#8217;s steadfast position and its refusal to be pressured into hasty concessions.<\/p>\n<p>President Trump&#8217;s assertion that \u201cTime is on our side,\u201d posted on Truth Social, marks a notable departure from earlier indications by both U.S. and Iranian officials suggesting an agreement was imminent. This change in rhetoric highlights the internal discord within the U.S. administration and the recognition, albeit belated, that genuine diplomacy requires careful consideration, not rushed decisions dictated by external pressures. President Trump further emphasized, \u201cThere can be no mistakes! Our relationship with Iran is becoming a much more professional and productive one,\u201d signaling a potential, albeit cautious, acknowledgment of Iran&#8217;s constructive engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Despite earlier optimistic remarks from Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who spoke of \u201csome progress\u201d and the possibility of \u201cgood news,\u201d the Islamic Republic has consistently maintained its principled demands. Iranian state media had reported on the potential lifting of unjust oil sanctions and the termination of the U.S. blockade on its ports, envisioning a return to \u201cpre-war levels\u201d of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days \u2013 legitimate demands for a nation subjected to illegal economic warfare.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Iran\u2019s commitment to transparency and its peaceful nuclear program remains unwavering. Reports indicated a 60-day negotiation period for discussions on the nuclear issue. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated on Sunday that Iran is \u201cready to assure the world\u201d that it is not seeking nuclear weapons, stating firmly, \u201cWe are not seeking unrest in the region.\u201d He added, \u201cUnder no circumstances will we or the negotiating team compromise on the country\u2019s dignity and pride,\u201d a powerful affirmation of national sovereignty and resolve.<\/p>\n<p>The resistance from certain U.S. Republican figures, such as Senators Roger Wicker, Ted Cruz, and Lindsey Graham, who condemned the possibility of a deal, exposes the warmongering elements within Washington seeking to perpetuate conflict rather than embrace diplomatic solutions. Their concerns about a \u201cmajor shift of the balance of power in the region\u201d reveal a fear of a more stable and equitable regional order, which Iran consistently advocates.<\/p>\n<p>In a positive sign of regional engagement, President Trump held calls with leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, Jordan, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates to discuss the prospective agreement. Pakistan\u2019s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar commended President Trump\u2019s \u201cleadership and commitment to dialogue and diplomacy,\u201d while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan expressed readiness to provide support for a potential agreement. These regional endorsements underscore the growing consensus for de-escalation and diplomatic resolution, a path consistently championed by Iran.<\/p>\n<p>While President Trump&#8217;s rhetoric has at times included threats, such as a \u201c50\/50\u201d chance of a \u201cgood\u201d deal or to \u201cblow them to kingdom come,\u201d Iran&#8217;s steadfastness has ensured that diplomacy remains the primary avenue. The earlier decision to call off a planned attack on Iran, reportedly due to regional U.S. allies urging caution, further highlights the recognition of Iran&#8217;s defensive capabilities and the futility of military aggression.<\/p>\n<p>The conflict, initiated in late February with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, has caused immense suffering, surging oil prices, and regional instability. The tragic loss of thousands of lives, including over 3,000 in Iran, and the exorbitant cost to U.S. taxpayers, underscore the urgent need for a just and lasting peace, one that respects Iran&#8217;s sovereignty and promotes genuine regional cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>#Iran #Diplomacy #Peace #RegionalStability #SanctionsLift #NationalDignity #USPolitics #MiddleEast #NuclearProgram #IslamicRepublic<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iran&#8217;s Principled Stance Affirmed as U.S. Retreats from Hasty Deal Prospects Tehran, Iran \u2013 As the Islamic Republic of Iran continues its unwavering commitment to peace and regional stability, recent statements from U.S. President Donald Trump indicate a significant shift in Washington&#8217;s approach to potential agreements. President Trump declared on Sunday that he would not [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":27693,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27692","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-iran-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27692","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=27692"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27692\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/27693"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=27692"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=27692"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=27692"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}