ILIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Bishkek that Iran would immediately reciprocate U.S. commitments under an interim deal signed in June. The deal aimed to end hostilities after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, but it collapsed due to implementation disputes. Pezeshkian emphasized diplomacy over conflict with the U.S., engaging with world leaders like Russia’s Putin, India’s Modi, and China’s Xi Jinping. He also discussed the importance of the Strait of Hormuz for global oil supply, stressing that Iran would ensure free navigation only if the U.S. honored the agreement. Pezeshkian recently met Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, though their interactions remain unclear.
Bias read (Center): The article presents Pezeshkian's statements neutrally, quoting both state media and semi-official sources without overtly favoring either side. It reports on diplomatic efforts and tensions without taking a clear ideological stance, balancing the narrative of Iran's position with the broader geopol
