Iran's Leader Khamenei Closes Door to US: We Will Respond to Threat with Threat

tehran, iran - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns against negotiations with the US, stating that past experiences show it is futile.

Iran's Supreme Leader Warns US Against Negotiations

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei met with Air Defense Force commanders in Tehran and emphasized the futility of negotiations with the US. Khamenei recalled past talks that resulted in an agreement, where Iran made concessions but the US did not uphold its end of the deal. He stated that negotiating with the current US administration is neither wise nor honorable.

Threats and Responses

Khamenei issued strong messages to the US, warning that any threats towards Iran would be met with reciprocal threats. He condemned the recent US sanctions targeting Iran's international oil shipments and criticized the US for impeding Iran's legal trade with its economic partners.

US Sanctions and Iran's Reaction

US President Donald Trump signed a new executive order to reinstate the 'maximum pressure' policy on Iran, aiming to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and halting its oil exports. The US Treasury Department announced sanctions on an international network facilitating Iran's oil shipments to China, targeting companies in China, India, and the UAE.