Tehran, Feb. 3 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has directed the country's foreign ministry to move toward talks with the United States, provided negotiations take place in an atmosphere free of threats and undue pressure.

In a series of posts on X on Tuesday, Pezeshkian confirmed he had instructed Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to respond to a US proposal for dialogue following outreach from what he described as "friendly governments in the region."

"I have instructed my Minister of Foreign Affairs, provided that a suitable environment exists--one free from threats and unreasonable expectations--to pursue fair and equitable negotiations, guided by the principles of dignity, prudence, and expediency," he wrote.

"These negotiatio...