Tehran: Iran has ruled out negotiations with the United States and warned citizens against any cooperation with Washington or Israel as the conflict intensifies. Mohammad Mokhber, a senior aide to the late supreme leader, stated Iran’s firm stance against engaging in talks with the US, indicating that the nation maintains no form of contact with Washington.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Mokhber declared on Iranian state television, “We have no trust in the Americans, and we have no basis for any negotiations with them.” He further emphasized that Tehran is prepared to continue the conflict “as long as we want.” Mokhber, who has previously served as Iran’s acting president and first vice president, underscored the nation’s readiness to maintain its position.
In a separate development, Iran’s judiciary chief, Gholam Hosseini Mohseni Ejehe, issued a stern warning to the public against expressing support for the United States or Israel during the ongoing war. Ejehe cautioned, “We have announced that those who cooperate with the enemy in any way will be considered an enemy.” He highlighted that individuals who align their actions or statements with the interests of America and the Zionist regime would face consequences under what he described as “revolutionary, Islamic principles” suited to wartime conditions.
These warnings come in the wake of public appeals by both the US and Israel urging Iranians to rise against their government. Former US President Donald Trump remarked that the conflict could be the Iranian people’s “only chance for generations” to overthrow their leadership.
Earlier this year, Iran witnessed nationwide protests that resulted in thousands of deaths, as reported by UN officials and international human rights organizations. These organizations documented the extensive use of deadly force against demonstrators, further intensifying the domestic situation.
The latest statements from Iranian officials signal the government’s firm stance against external pressures and suggest that domestic crackdowns may continue as hostilities with the US and Israel persist.