During his election campaign, Pezeshkian consistently stressed the importance of dialogue with the West to revive Iran’s economy, which has been severely impacted by extreme sanctions.
Author
Tridivesh Singh Maini, Assistant Professor, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India.
Summary
While analysts remain sceptical about the reduction of US-Iran tensions under a possible Trump presidency, the possibility of Trump altering his approach towards Iran cannot be ruled out.
In an article titled “My Message to the New World” which appeared in Tehran Times (July 12, 2024), Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian criticized the European Union (EU) for failing to fulfill its commitments to salvage the 2015 Iran nuclear deal after the US withdrawal in 2018. However, he emphasized his willingness to engage in dialogue with the EU, stating:
“…I look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue with European countries to set our relations on the right path, based on principles of mutual respect and equal footing.”
During his election campaign, Pezeshkian consistently stressed the importance of dialogue with the West to revive Iran’s economy, which has been severely impacted by extreme sanctions. He argued that Iran could not afford to isolate itself, as high inflation continues to challenge Tehran’s economic stability.
After the US withdrawal from the Iran deal in 2018 under the Donald Trump administration, EU nations initially supported reviving the agreement. However, in recent years, they have been critical of Iran for violating the conditions of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) by expanding its uranium enrichment capacity and providing military assistance to Russia during the Russia-Ukraine war.
Published in: The Rise
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