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Iran Vows No US Talks After Khamenei Killed in Airstrikes

Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, has firmly rejected any negotiations with the United States, contradicting reports of backchannel diplomacy. This stance follows a major US-Israel joint airstrike that resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In retaliation, Iran launched missile attacks across the Middle East targeting US bases, which were condemned by the US and six Gulf nations as a dangerous escalation. US President Donald Trump vowed to continue military operations until all objectives are achieved.

Key Points: Iran Rejects US Negotiations Amid Military Escalation

  • Iran dismisses dialogue reports
  • US-Israel strike kills Supreme Leader
  • Iran launches retaliatory missile attacks
  • Gulf nations condemn Iranian escalation
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Will not negotiate with US: Top Iranian secretary official

Top Iranian official Ali Larijani rules out dialogue with the US following airstrikes that killed Ayatollah Khamenei, sparking regional missile attacks.

"We will not negotiate with the United States. - Ali Larijani"

Tehran, March 2

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, on Monday dismissed reports that Tehran is seeking dialogue with the United States as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East.

Taking to X, Larijani made his position clear, stating, "We will not negotiate with the United States."

This remark comes after a report from The Wall Street Journal said that Larijani was seeking a resumption of diplomatic engagement with the US through intermediaries from Oman.

On Sunday, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the US strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling them unlawful aggression and signalling that Tehran will respond without compromise.

Speaking to ABC News, Araghchi rejected Washington's justification outright.

"What the United States is doing is an act of aggression. What we are doing is the act of self-defence," he said.

The US and Israel conducted joint airstrikes on Iran on February 28, amid the nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran that were underway and progressing. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during this military operation.

In response, Iran launched a series of missile attacks across the Middle Eastern nations, targeting US military bases.

The United States and six Gulf nations strongly condemned what they described as "indiscriminate and reckless" missile and drone attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran across the region, calling the strikes a "dangerous escalation" that threatens regional stability.

In a joint statement released by the US State Department, the governments of the United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates denounced the attacks on multiple sovereign territories.

"The United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates strongly condemn the Islamic Republic of Iran's indiscriminate and reckless missile and drone attacks against sovereign territories across the region," the statement said.

US President Donald Trump called the sweeping American military assault on Iran "one of the largest, most complex, most overwhelming military offensives the world has ever seen", declaring that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead and vowing that combat operations will continue "until all of our objectives are achieved."

- IANS

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Priya S
The US strikes killing a head of state sets a terrible precedent. How is this different from what they accuse others of? India must maintain its strategic autonomy and not get pulled into this conflict. Our foreign policy should focus on de-escalation.
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Aman W
Honestly, I understand Iran's position. If a foreign power assassinated our PM, would we negotiate the next day? The US action was extreme. But Iran's missile attacks are also worrying. A full-scale war would be a disaster for the whole world, including us.
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Sarah B
Watching from India. The immediate concern is oil prices and our exports. Our government needs to proactively engage with all Gulf partners to ensure the safety of Indian citizens and the flow of energy. Hope diplomacy prevails soon.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I think Iran's statement is posturing. They will have to come to the table eventually. No country can withstand a full confrontation with the US and its allies. The question is how much more destruction happens before that. A sad situation.
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Nisha Z
This is why India's policy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family) is so important. We need to be a voice for peace. The UN seems powerless. Maybe a coalition of neutral nations led by countries like India can mediate? Just a thought.

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