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Iran's Envoy Slams US: "They Want to Force Their Will, Not Negotiate"

Iran's representative in India has expressed deep skepticism about US intentions, stating America wants to force its will rather than engage in good-faith negotiation. He cited contradictory US actions regarding the strategic Strait of Hormuz as evidence. The comments come after US Vice President JD Vance reiterated that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon, aligning with former President Trump's stance. Despite the tensions, Vance noted the recent high-level meeting between the two nations was a positive development.

Key Points: Iran's Envoy: US Seeks to Force Will, Not Negotiate

  • Iran doubts US negotiation intent
  • US actions in Strait of Hormuz called paradoxical
  • US accused of wanting to arm-twist Iran
  • Vance says Iran cannot have nuclear weapon
  • High-level US-Iran meeting seen as positive
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"US doesn't want negotiation, they want to force their will," says Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India

Iran's Supreme Leader's representative in India accuses the US of bad faith, seeking to impose demands by force rather than through genuine negotiation.

"They are not people of negotiation. They just want to force whatever they want to get it. - Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi"

Ayodhya, April 14

Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India, said that Iran has always been doubtful about the US' intention towards negotiation.

Ilahi, held a conversation with ANI on the sidelines of the Yad-E-Shohada Programme organised at Imambara Jawahar Ali Khan with the participation from the Shia Community.

"I don't know what they want to do because they want, they say that the Strait of Hormuz should be open and at the same time they are going to blockage around the Strait of Hormuz. It is paradoxical things," he said.

Ilahi said that the US wants to arm twist Iran into accepting their demands.

He said, "Actually from the beginning we had doubts about the ceasefire and the intention towards negotiation. They are not people of negotiation. They just want to force whatever they want to get it. By force they want to get it. And from the beginning we announced that we have doubts about them, but because we wanted to show to the world that we are not the people of war, we don't want war, we don't want any crisis, and we want everywhere to be peace. Actually, obviously from the beginning we knew that they are not coming for negotiation."

As the talks on the Strait of Hormuz sunk, US Vice President JD Vance in an interview with Fox News said on Monday (local time) that Iran was willing to engage in economic terrorism around the world.

Vance said he seconds US President Donald Trump and said Iran cannot have nuclear weapon.

"I 100% agree with US President Donald Trump on the fact that Iran can't have a nuclear weapon... If they're willing to engage in economic terrorism on the entire world, what would it mean -- what leverage would they have -- if they had a nuclear bomb in Tehran?" he said.

Vance said that the positive part is that the US and Iran met and discussed the contentions.

"I think it was the first time that you'd ever seen the Iranian government, the U.S. government meet at such a high level, maybe in the history of the current leadership of Iran. So that's, I think, a positive--and again, we did make some progress in the negotiation," he said.

He added, "What Trump has said is number one, Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. So, all of our red lines flow from that fundamental premise."

- ANI

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Priyanka N
The US approach does often seem heavy-handed. But Iran's actions in the region are also problematic. India needs affordable oil and stability in the Middle East. Constant tension hurts our economy too. 🙏 Hoping for peaceful dialogue that considers the interests of all nations, not just the powerful ones.
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Aman W
Why is an Iranian representative making such statements on Indian soil, especially in Ayodhya? Our country should not become a platform for other nations' propaganda. We have enough of our own issues to focus on. Foreign diplomats should be more respectful of our sovereignty.
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Sarah B
Living in India but following global news, I see both sides. The US has a point about nuclear non-proliferation, but their methods alienate partners. India's diplomatic balancing act is impressive, but it's getting harder to maintain as global tensions rise.
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Karthik V
The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for our energy security. Any conflict there directly impacts petrol prices in India. Our government must work behind the scenes to ensure sea lanes remain open. This isn't just about US-Iran relations; it's about India's economic stability.
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Meera T
As an Indian, I'm tired of superpowers treating the world like their chessboard. The Iranian representative has a point about forced negotiations. But we must also remember India's own principles: 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family). We should advocate for genuine dialogue, not ultimatums.

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