Mohsen Rezaei, the senior military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, said in a statement that the United States will deliberately cause the failure of ongoing negotiations. Rezaei, a former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been a consistent critic of the diplomatic track.
Mohsen Rezaei, the senior military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, said Tuesday evening that the United States will lead ongoing negotiations to failure. Rezaei, a former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), made the statement in remarks carried by Channel 12's the source.
Rezaei has been a persistent critic of the US-Iran diplomatic track. He previously accused Washington of escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and has argued that the US cannot be trusted to honor agreements. The Zioneer has previously reported on his warnings as well as analyses suggesting the talks are at an impasse. The statement reflects the hardline position within Iran's leadership that opposes engagement with the United States.
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- StrongKhamenei advisor Rezaei accuses US of escalating tensions in Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingKhamenei advisor: Iran will extend war to Indian Ocean if blockade continues
- StrongIran issues new direct threat to US over Strait of Hormuz, warns of 'immediate' retaliation
- StrongAssessment: Khamenei not seeking permanent Iran deal, leveraging talks for sanctions relief and Hormuz opening
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