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Iran Vows No US Talks, Continues War as Khamenei Funeral Nears

A senior Iranian official has declared that Iran has no intention of negotiating with the United States and is prepared to continue the conflict indefinitely. The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps claims to have launched extensive new drone strikes against US bases and Israeli targets, reporting significant American casualties. Concurrently, pro-Palestinian hackers have breached a major Israeli security institute, threatening to release classified documents. The announcements come as Iran prepares for a multi-day funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Key Points: Iran Rejects US Negotiations, Continues Middle East Strikes

  • Iran rules out negotiations with US
  • IRGC launches new drone strikes
  • Over 680 US casualties claimed
  • Hackers breach Israeli security institute
  • Funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei set
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Senior aide to late Ayatollah Khamenei says, "Iran has no intent of negotiating with US, can continue war"

Senior aide says Iran has no intent to negotiate with the US and can continue the war, as IRGC launches new waves of strikes on US and Israeli targets.

"Iran has no intention of negotiating with the United States and can continue the Middle East war for as long as needed. - Mohammad Mokhber"

Tehran, March 4

The Iranians have hardened their position as the conflict in West Asia entered Day 5. On Wednesday, Mohammad Mokhber, a senior aide to the late supreme leader Ali Khamenei told state TV that Iran has no intention of negotiating with the United States and can continue the Middle East war for as long as needed.

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) earlier said that it had launched what it said was the 17th wave of strikes against US, Israeli targets, Press TV reported.

According to the IRGC, the Ground Force of IRGC responded to the Israeli-US strikes against Iran with 3 major operations.

Announcing another phase of Operation True Promise 4 on Wednesday, IRGC's Public Relations stated that immediately after the joint Israeli-US strikes, its ground forces launched more than 230 assault drones towards targets in the Occupied Lands and US bases in the region.

"Firing dozens of drones in several waves towards the US military bases in Erbil, and Kuwait, and destroying several terrorist groups' headquarters in northern Iraq, were the first actions of brave soldiers of the IRGC against child-killing aggressors," said the statement.

IRGC further claimed that a fresh wave of Iranian retaliatory strikes has crippled a major US air base in Bahrain, with strikes destroying command centres. According to the IRGC, Iran's retaliatory strikes left more than 680 casualties for American troops in various US bases in the first two days of the war.

Iranian officials have stressed that targeting US military bases in the region constitutes "legitimate self-defence."

Referring to Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, they say that Iran has the legal right to defend itself against "acts of aggression" by the US or the Israeli regime.

Meanwhile, Press TV also reported that the Handala hacking group, pro-Palestinian hacktivist group that targets Israeli organizations, claimed it had breached the Israeli institute of national security studies (INSS). Handala claimed that classified documents, top secret correspondence, confidential recordings, and highly secret bulletins would be released soon.

Iran's state media also reported that Iranians will bid farewell to late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a ceremony later tonight at Tehran's Imam Khomeini prayer ground. The ceremony will last for three days and the funeral procession will be announced when it is finalized.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The report of 680 casualties seems very high and needs independent verification. State media on all sides tends to exaggerate. The real tragedy is the loss of life, no matter the nationality. Hoping for de-escalation.
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Rohit P
From an Indian strategic perspective, this instability is bad news. It affects oil prices and our diaspora in the Gulf. Our government must tread carefully and continue its balanced diplomacy. Jai Hind.
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Ananya R
Saying they can continue the war "for as long as needed" is a chilling statement. What about the needs of the people for peace, for normal life? Leadership should be about protecting citizens, not endless conflict.
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Karthik V
The timing is interesting, with the late Supreme Leader's funeral. Hardline statements now could be for domestic consolidation. The region doesn't need more fire. Hope cooler heads prevail.
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Priyanka N
As an Indian, my heart goes out to all civilians caught in this. War only brings suffering. The world powers need to sit and talk, not just issue threats. Let humanity win. ❤️

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