Tehran, April 12 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday said that Iran has entered the ongoing negotiations with the United States in Islamabad with "determination and seriousness," while adding that the outcome of the talks will ultimately depend on Washington's approach.

According to Iranian state media Press TV, President Pezeshkian made the remarks during a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, during which the two leaders discussed the latest regional developments and ongoing diplomatic efforts in West Asia.

During the conversation, Pezeshkian described the killing of hundreds of Lebanese civilians by the "Zionist regime" as a clear example of a war crime, stating that it remains one of the primary sou...