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Iran Rules Out Talks With U.S., Cites Only Message Exchanges

The stance signals a high bar for diplomacy, raising the risk of a longer war.

Overview

  • Iran’s foreign minister said in a televised interview that there are no negotiations with the United States.
  • He said Tehran only trades messages, some through regional go-betweens and some directly with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
  • He rejected reports of an Iranian counterproposal to a U.S. 15-point plan, saying Tehran has offered no reply.
  • He said Iran has zero trust in Washington, will not accept a ceasefire, and wants a full end to the war with reparations for damage in Iran.
  • The comments come as U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have drawn rocket and drone attacks from Tehran and Huthi attacks on Israel, pointing to a widening regional fight.