Coercion and bullying won't work: Iran's message to US during Munir meet

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, right, meets Pakistan's Army chief Asim Munir in Tehran, Iran (Picture credit: AP) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir that the United States must change its approach towards Tehran, warning that “coercion and bullying” would complicate diplomatic efforts.Pezeshkian made the remarks during a meeting with Munir in Tehran on Monday, according to the official website of the Iranian President.Munir arrived in Iran for talks with Iranian officials amid heightened regional tensions and continuing friction between Tehran and Washington.The Iranian president also expressed hope that continued cooperation between Iran and Pakistan would help achieve the goals outlined in a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).“The United States must correct its tone and approach in its interactions with Iran, because relying on coercion and bullying will only complicate the implementation processes,” Pezeshkian said.He stressed that Washington should adhere to its commitments to Iran based on international law and standards.Pezeshkian also said Iran would withstand pressure by relying on national solidarity.“Our nation will o...