TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had granted the government “certain authorities” concerning Iran peace talks with the United States.
State media quoted Pezeshkian as saying Tehran would try to resolve the conflict through dialogue. He gave no details of the powers or how officials would use them.
The statement followed renewed diplomatic contacts between Tehran and Washington through regional mediators. An Iranian delegation had visited Doha, where Qatar has been helping the two sides exchange messages.
Despite the diplomatic efforts, the countries had not announced a final agreement. Pezeshkian offered no timetable for the next stage of talks.
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Brent crude futures fell roughly 6% to around $106 a barrel on Monday as markets weighed the prospect of easing regional tensions.
The decline coincided with reduced concerns about possible disruptions to oil supplies. However, the president’s remarks did not confirm that Washington had accepted any proposed settlement.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had granted the government certain powers concerning peace talks with Washington, while Tehran continued to seek a diplomatic solution.
With input from Reuters, the Financial Times and Anadolu Agency
