Iran and US Remain Divided in Peace Talks; Pezeshkian Asserts ‘No Surrender’

Iranian officials say Tehran and Washington remain far apart in their ongoing peace discussions, with President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirming that Iran will not compromise on its national interests.

The talks, aimed at easing regional tensions and addressing sanctions, have yet to produce tangible progress. Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran seeks “fair dialogue, not submission,” underscoring that any agreement must respect Iran’s sovereignty and security priorities.

Meanwhile, Russia intensified its drone strikes on Kyiv, targeting railway infrastructure, fuel stations, and warehouses just hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met US President Donald Trump to discuss potential ceasefire measures. The assault killed at least two people and injured more than thirty, marking one of the heaviest attacks in weeks.

Zelenskiy urged continued sanctions against Moscow and requested additional US Patriot missile systems to defend Ukraine’s energy network ahead of winter. The Kremlin, however, stated that conditions for peace talks remain “non‑existent.”

Iranian observers noted that the widening gap between Washington and Tehran mirrors the broader geopolitical strain across the region, where energy security and diplomatic leverage continue to shape negotiations. Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran’s stance is rooted in resilience, declaring, “We will engage, but we will never surrender.”