Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected any negotiations with the United States, calling them 'not intelligent, wise or honorable', following President Donald Trump's suggestion of nuclear talks with Tehran. Khamenei's statement contradicts recent signals from Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, who expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with the West. Khamenei accused Trump of breaking the previous nuclear deal and warned of a strong response if the US threatens Iran's security.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran 's supreme leader said Friday that negotiations with America “are not intelligent, wise or honorable” after President Donald Trump floated nuclear talks with Tehran.
What happens next remains unclear, particularly as reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian campaigned on and promised as recently as Thursday entering into a dialogue with the West. “The Americans did not uphold their end of the deal,” Khamenei said. “The very person who is in office today tore up the agreement. He said he would, and he did.”
“I’m going to sign it, but hopefully we’re not going to have to use it very much,” he said from the Oval Office. “We will see whether or not we can arrange or work out a deal with Iran.” “I would much prefer a Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement, which will let Iran peacefully grow and prosper,” he wrote on Truth Social. “We should start working on it immediately, and have a big Middle East Celebration when it is signed and completed.”Khamenei, like other Iranian leaders, uses elliptical comments to indirectly govern policy while not boxing himself into any one decision.
Iranian diplomats for years have pointed to Khamenei’s preachings as a binding fatwa, or religious edict, that Iran won't build an atomic bomb.
IRAN UNITED STATES NEGOTIATIONS NUCLEAR DEAL SUPREME LEADER DONALD TRUMP POLITICAL TENSIONS
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trump to Restore 'Maximum Pressure' Campaign on IranU.S. President Donald Trump plans to reinstate his 'maximum pressure' campaign against Iran, aiming to halt its nuclear ambitions and reduce its oil exports to zero. Trump accuses his predecessor, Joe Biden, of weakening U.S. stance on Iran. The new policy will involve imposing economic sanctions and enforcing existing ones against those violating them. Trump will also work with allies to reimpose international sanctions on Iran.
Read more »
LIVE NOW: ‘The golden age of America begins now’: Trump becomes 47th U.S. president'A tide of change is sweeping the country,' Donald Trump declared in his inaugural speech kicking off the start of his second presidency, in what marked a stunning political comeback.
Read more »
Trump Sworn in as 47th President, Returns to White HouseDonald Trump inaugurated for his second term as President of the United States, promising continued focus on economic growth, national security, and healthcare.
Read more »
Donald Trump sworn in as 47th U.S. president, declares national emergency at Mexican borderU.S. President Donald Trump raises his fist next to U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance at the conclusion of the inauguration ceremony on the inauguration day of his second Presidential term in Washington, U.S. January 20, 2025. SAUL LOEB/Pool via REUTERS
Read more »
How Canada is reacting to the inauguration of U.S. President Donald TrumpOTTAWA — Here's how notable Canadian politicians and groups are reacting to Donald Trump’s inauguration as president of the United States Monday.
Read more »
Panama Canal 'will continue to be Panamanian,' country's president says in response to TrumpDoubling down on his pre-inauguration threat to reimpose U.S. control over the canal, Trump, in his inauguration speech Monday, again accused Panama of breaking the promises it made for the final transfer of the strategic waterway in 1999 and of ceding its operation to China — claims that Panama has vehemently denied.
Read more »