Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced that Iran will enter negotiations with the United States, following appeals from regional allies to respond to a recent proposal. Pezeshkian emphasized that talks would only proceed if the environment is free from threats and unreasonable demands, and would be conducted in line with Iran's national interests. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions, with warnings from Iran's supreme leader about the risk of regional conflict and a significant buildup of United States military forces nearby. The talks are expected to take place in Istanbul, as both sides express cautious optimism about reaching an agreement.