Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Iranian regime, rejected negotiations with the U.S. over Tehran’snuclear program and sanctions relief, stating that talks with Donald Trump’s administration are “neither rational, nor wise, nor honorable.”
In a speech on Friday, February 7, addressing the commanders of the Air Force and Air Defense of the Iranian military, Khamenei referred to Trump’s previous administration’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal (JCPOA) and the continuation of sanctions. He stated that negotiations with such a government “have no effect on resolving the country’s problems.”
Meanwhile, Donald Trump, who has repeatedly expressed willingness to negotiate with the Iranian regime, stated on February 5 that the United States seeks a verifiable nuclear agreement with Tehran that would allow Iran to achieve peaceful prosperity.
Trump also reiterated that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons and stated that immediate action is necessary to reach a new agreement. He added that once the deal is finalized and signed, “the Middle East will celebrate in a big way.”
However, Khamenei, in his latest remarks, stated, “Do not try to make us believe that if we sit at the negotiation table with that government, this problem or that problem will be solved. No, no problem will be solved through negotiations with the U.S.”
