Iran told mediators Monday evening that there is no point in continuing talks with the United States, asserting that Washington will not agree to all of Tehran's conditions, according to a report.
Iran delivered a message to mediators on Monday evening stating that there is no point in continuing talks with the United States, because Washington will not agree to all of Tehran's conditions. The statement was reported by a single source, and its authenticity could not be independently verified.
The message is the latest in a series of Iranian rejections of diplomatic engagement with the US. As The Zioneer has reported over the past several weeks, Iranian officials—including Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi and a senior advisor to the Supreme Leader—have repeatedly stated that Iran will not seek or hold talks with the US under current conditions. In late July, an IRGC source denied any plan for talks in Geneva, Doha, or Islamabad. Earlier, Iran blamed Israeli strikes on Lebanon for canceling scheduled talks.
The current report suggests that even behind-the-scenes mediation efforts have not moved Tehran's position. The mediators' identity was not disclosed in the report, and it is unclear whether the statement reflects a formal policy shift or a reiteration of existing positions. The bulletin is based on a single source and is classified as Developing.
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