Iranian President Rules Out Talks With US, Citing Distrust

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ruled out negotiations with the US.
Pezeshkian cited American "distrust" and a history of attacks following talks.
Armenia has assured Iran its territory will not be used for any action against it.

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Tensions remain high as Iranian leaders issue strong warnings against any new aggression. President Masoud Pezeshkian has ruled out talks with the US, citing distrust. This follows statements from senior military figures, including Army Chief General Amir Hatami, who vowed to "crush" any adversary that makes another mistake. Chief of Staff Major General Abdolrehim Mousavi also warned that countries hosting US forces would be targeted in a new war.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ruled out negotiations with the United States, stating that dialogue is "meaningless" due to American sanctions and threats. He claimed that past talks have been followed by attacks on Iran.

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9 days ago

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ruled out the possibility of negotiations with the United States, citing a fundamental lack of trust. In a statement, he said that dialogue with an enemy that imposes daily sanctions, pressure, and threats is "meaningless."

President Pezeshkian claimed that on three separate occasions, Iran has faced attacks immediately after engaging in negotiations, asserting that the US is not genuinely interested in dialogue.

The statement came as the Iranian president met with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in Tehran. During the meeting, Mr. Mirzoyan assured that Armenia would not permit its territory to be used for any action against Iran.

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Hashim Parvez 9 days ago

This kind of rhetoric is concerning for the entire region’s stability. It creates uncertainty for the millions of expatriates, including many Pakistanis, whose livelihoods depend on peace.

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Jamal Talal 9 days ago

The warning to regional nations about hosting foreign forces is a significant part of this statement. It highlights the complex position many countries in the region find themselves in.

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