Iran’s president on Tuesday said he has instructed the country’s foreign minister to “pursue fair and equitable negotiations” with the United States.

Axar.az reports, citing AP, the comments from reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian represent the first clear signal from Iran that it may take part in negotiations being organized by Turkiye.

Pezeshkian made the comments on X.

“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 said.

The US has yet to acknowledge the talks will take place.