Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran remains engaged in negotiations after halting attacks on Israel. In a post on X reported by multiple outlets, Pezeshkian frames Iran’s position as a combination of diplomacy and defence, saying the country has not “left the battlefield nor the negotiating table.” The comments follow Iran’s decision to stop its attacks on Israel after what both reports describe as the first exchange of fire since an April truce. Pezeshkian also says Iran “will not retreat in the face of any threat,” indicating Tehran’s stance is linked to responding to perceived risks while continuing diplomatic efforts. The statements are presented as part of Iran’s official messaging after the pause in hostilities, with the timeline connected to the earlier April agreement and the renewed exchange of fire that preceded it.