Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani, said on the 2nd that Iran will not negotiate with the United States. Shamkhani made this statement on social media in response to media reports. The media reported that Shamkhani had proposed to restore negotiations with the U.S. through a mediator. In another post, Shamkhani said that U.S. President Trump “fantasizes” about plunging the Middle East into chaos and is now worried about more U.S. military casualties. Trump has turned “America First” into “Israel First,” sacrificing American soldiers for Israel’s benefit. Shamkhani stated, “Iran is defending itself. The Iranian armed forces have not initiated aggression.” (Xinhua)
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Iran says it will not engage in negotiations with the United States
Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani, said on the 2nd that Iran will not negotiate with the United States. Shamkhani made this statement on social media in response to media reports. The media reported that Shamkhani had proposed to restore negotiations with the U.S. through a mediator. In another post, Shamkhani said that U.S. President Trump “fantasizes” about plunging the Middle East into chaos and is now worried about more U.S. military casualties. Trump has turned “America First” into “Israel First,” sacrificing American soldiers for Israel’s benefit. Shamkhani stated, “Iran is defending itself. The Iranian armed forces have not initiated aggression.” (Xinhua)