Summary
- Iran’s president said Iran “does not bow to force,” reaffirming a hard-line stance against US pressure.
- The remarks signaled that major differences remain between the two sides in negotiations over the nuclear issue, sanctions, and the Strait of Hormuz.
- Markets are watching whether the hard-line comments could contribute to delayed negotiations and prolonged tensions, with the resumption of talks and any changes in terms remaining key variables.
Forecast Trend Report by Period
Iran has reaffirmed a hard-line stance against US pressure, highlighting the risk that negotiations could hit another impasse.
Walter Bloomberg reported on April 20 that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran “does not bow to force.”
Pezeshkian said there is “deep historical distrust” toward the US and criticized recent messages from Washington as “contradictory and non-constructive.”
He added that meaningful negotiations require promises to be kept, while arguing that the current US approach is being interpreted as a demand for surrender.
The remarks came as talks continue over the nuclear issue, sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz. They underscored that the gap between the two sides remains wide.
Markets are focused on whether the hard-line comments will delay negotiations and keep tensions elevated. Whether talks resume and on what terms remain key variables.
JH Kim
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