Iran Says It Will Not Negotiate With The US

Iran Says It Will Not Negotiate with the US
Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, publicly denied reports that Tehran was seeking to restart talks with Washington he said “We will not negotiate with the United States.This comes amid conflicting signals: earlier reports suggested some diplomatic framework discussions had been underway, but Larijani’s denial makes it clear Iran is rejecting negotiations at this stage.The refusal to negotiate is happening in the backdrop of a rapidly escalating regional conflict:
The conflict has spread beyond Iran’s borders, involving Israel, U.S. forces, Lebanese Hezbollah, and other Iranian-aligned militias.

Iran has launched missile and drone attacks targeting Israeli and Gulf states, while Israel and the U.S. have conducted strikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon have caused significant casualties and led to evacuation orders in multiple areas.
Explosions and drone incidents are being reported in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, and airspace closures and civilian disruptions are widespread.
Oil markets are volatile due to instability around the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route.
While Larijani rejected talks, there have been diplomatic efforts or mediations from third countries, including Oman and Gulf states, aimed at de-escalation and indirect dialogue.

A round of indirect nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran already took place in recent days without a deal, largely due to disagreements over uranium enrichment, sanctions relief, and security guarantees.
Iran’s outright rejection of negotiations at this moment underscores A shift toward military confrontation over diplomacy, at least temporarily. Deep mistrust between Tehran and Washington. Ongoing fragmentation in diplomatic efforts, even as regional and global partners push for dialogue.