Pezeshkian Played Key Role in Securing Backing for Iran-US Talks reports NYT

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian played a key role in persuading Martyred Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to support negotiations with the United States, The New York Times has reported. According to the newspaper, Pezeshkian warned that Iran was facing economic pressure as a result of a naval blockade before the agreement was approved.

The report said Pezeshkian informed the supreme leader that the blockade was severely affecting Iran’s economy and urged support for a negotiated settlement. According to the newspaper, he argued that the country’s economic situation had become increasingly difficult under the continuing restrictions.

The New York Times also reported that the governor of Iran’s central bank warned senior leaders that prolonged disruption could lead to shortages of essential goods, including food and medicine. The report’s account has not been independently verified, and Iranian authorities have not publicly confirmed the details of the reported discussions.