Iran’s judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said on Friday that Tehran remains open to talks with the United States but will not accept policy imposition under threats. His comments came as US-Iran negotiations have stalled following a fragile ceasefire after nearly 40 days of war that began on February 28.

What is Iran’s position on US talks right now?

Iran says it is willing to negotiate but will not compromise its core positions under pressure. Ejei stated that the Islamic Republic has “never shied away from negotiations” but does not accept imposition. He also said Iran was “absolutely not willing to abandon our principles and values” to avoid war or prevent its continuation.

Why have US-Iran talks stalled after the ceasefire?

Negotiations broke down after the United States imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports following the initial round of talks. Iran, in turn, has kept the strategic Strait of Hormuz largely shut, allowing only a trickle of ships through since the war began. The single round of talks held so far has not been followed by further dialogue.

What military pressure is the US applying on Iran?

US news website Axios reported on Thursday that President Donald Trump was expected to receive a briefing on potential military action against Iran from Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of US Central Command. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz separately warned that Israel may “soon have to act again” against Iran to achieve the war’s objectives.

What has Iran’s supreme leader said about the war with the US?

In a written message on Thursday, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said the United States suffered a “disgraceful defeat” during the war. He added that Iranians would protect their nuclear and missile capabilities as part of their national interest. Ejei echoed that position, insisting the United States achieved “nothing” through the conflict and that Tehran would not back down in negotiations.