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Tehran (ANN)- Iran’s top national security official has publicly ruled out any possibility of negotiations with the United States, deepening the diplomatic rift amid a rapidly intensifying conflict following the reported killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint U.S.–Israeli strikes.

Larijani Says “No Negotiations”
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said on Monday that Tehran “will not negotiate with the United States”, directly contradicting recent claims that Iranian officials had sought to re-engage with Washington through mediators. Larijani made the declaration in a post on the social media platform X, dismissing reports of backchannel diplomacy and asserting that Iran has no intention of restarting talks with the U.S. at this stage.

His comments came after a report suggested Iran had attempted to open discussions via intermediaries in the Sultanate of Oman — a claim Larijani promptly denied. He sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing him of fueling instability in the Middle East and prioritizing Israeli interests over regional peace.

Context of Escalation
The rejection of negotiations occurs against a backdrop of escalating military confrontation following the deaths of Khamenei and other top Iranian officials in a weekend offensive widely attributed to U.S. and Israeli forces. In response, Tehran has retaliated with missile and drone strikes against U.S. and Israeli targets, heightening fears of wider conflict across the Middle East.

Iranian leaders have repeatedly framed the U.S. actions as aggression and a threat to national sovereignty, even as Washington insists its operations are limited and aimed at dismantling Tehran’s perceived military and nuclear threats.
Implications for Diplomacy
Larijani’s statement signals a hardening Iranian stance that could significantly diminish prospects for diplomatic engagement in the short term. With both Tehran and Washington entrenched in their positions, analysts warn that opportunities for negotiated resolution may be closing amid rising violence and regional instability.
As the situation evolves, global attention remains focused on whether diplomatic channels can be preserved or if the conflict will expand further, drawing in additional regional and international actors.
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By Arraale M Jama Freelance Journalist and Human Rights
activist.

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