President Masoud Pezeshkian criticises US actions, says talks must be based on respect Last updated: April 26, 2026 | 15:44 Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian AFP Tehran: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran will not enter into negotiations under pressure, threats, and siege, Mehr News Agency reported on Sunday. During his telephonic conversation with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pezeshkian, criticized continued violations and coercive behaviour by the US during both the negotiations and the ceasefire period, the Mehr News Agency report revealed. Get updated faster and for FREE : Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here . The Iranian President stated that actions related to Washington's so-called maritime restrictions on Iran constitute a clear breach of the ceasefire understandings and are inconsistent with the United Nations Charter.…