TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that regional nations are fully capable of resolving their disputes collectively and peacefully emphasising that external oversight is unnecessary according to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
Addressing the international Iran Corridor 2026 conference in Tehran Pezeshkian underscored the importance of cooperation in fostering peace security and long term stability. We do not need a custodian. Regional countries can sit together and solve their problems he said adding that no nation benefits from war violence or bloodshed.
The president praised collaborative efforts among regional states, highlighting partnerships involving Türkiye Azerbaijan Iraq Saudi Arabia Qatar the United Arab Emirates Oman, Pakistan and Afghanistan.He stressed that dialogue and mutual understanding remain essential for progress and governance.
Pezeshkian also pointed to Iran’s deep and extensive ties with Russia noting that agreements reached at the conference represented practical implementation rather than symbolic commitments. He pledged swift action to remove obstacles and accelerate cooperation.
The remarks came amid renewed geopolitical tensions after US President Donald Trump signalled support for regime change in Iran. Meanwhile, Washington and Tehran recently resumed indirect talks in Muscat mediated by Oman focusing on Iran’s nuclear programme following months of suspension.

