Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has criticised “unconstructive and contradictory” signals by the US, saying they carry a “bitter message”.

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“Deep historical mistrust in Iran toward [the] US [government] conduct remains, while unconstructive and contradictory signals from American officials carry a bitter message; they seek Iran’s surrender. Iranians do not submit to force.”