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Masoud Pezeshkian States Iran is Ready to Reciprocate if United States Honors June Ceasefire Commitments

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran is prepared to immediately reciprocate if the United States returns to its commitments under the memorandum of understanding signed in June. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that continued war is not in the country's interest and that Tehran is not seeking war, but will respond firmly to aggression. This statement follows a recent military flare-up where the US military attacked two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, resulting in two people allegedly killed by Israeli forces. The administration announced a commitment to economic warfare, aiming to use sanctions to pressure Iran into negotiations. While President Trump said the US will hit back against Iranian attacks, the Iranian leadership remains divided on the approach. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has expressed a desire for greater concessions, while Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have prioritized diplomacy. The administration also signaled a strong commitment to sustained economic warfare, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noting that sanctions are intended to create conditions for Iran to come to the table. Meanwhile, Iran faces internal pressure to maintain national unity against external economic pressure.

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