A public announcement on Iranian state television Saturday morning declared that Tehran is not prepared to return to negotiations, according to a single report. The statement reinforces a pattern of hardline messaging from Iran in recent weeks.
A public announcement on Iranian state television Saturday morning declared that Tehran is not prepared to return to negotiations, according to a single report cited by a Telegram news channel. The statement did not specify which talks are being referenced — whether the nuclear negotiations with the US or broader diplomatic tracks — but it aligns with a sustained hardline posture from Iranian officials in recent weeks.
As The Zioneer has reported, multiple Iranian figures have ruled out further talks since mid-June. On June 14, an Iranian source told the Abu Saleh Arabic Desk that the IRGC missile command is preparing for a broader offensive and that there will be no more negotiations. That same day, Professor Mohammad Marandi, spokesperson for Iran's negotiating delegation, stated on social media that there will be no further talks for the time being. On June 18, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ismael Baqaei reiterated that Iran's missiles are intended for launching, not for diplomatic bargaining. On June 21, Iranian state television presenter Khan'ali-Zadeh quoted the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as saying he never believed in negotiations.
The latest announcement, broadcast on a Saturday morning when Iranian state media typically airs political programming, appears to be another public signal of Tehran's refusal to engage diplomatically. It remains unclear whether this represents a new official directive or a reiteration of existing policy. No further details about the context or timing of any potential talks were provided in the report.
2 developments
- ConfirmedIran says it skipped Sunday's planned US technical talks, cites recent attacks and unmet conditions
- StrongIran halts nuclear negotiations with the United States, TASS reports
- DevelopingIran's parliament speaker: No talks with US until it meets MoU commitments
- StrongFars News: US retreats from some positions in Iran talks, Tehran reviewing offers
Source and signal
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