The Latest: Iran's supreme leader criticizes proposed nuclear talks with US
Iran's supreme leader says negotiations with America "are not intelligent, wise or honorable," after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he wanted nuclear talks with Tehran despite reimposing a "maximum pressure" approach to Iran.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Denounces Talk With U.S. but Seems to Leave Door Ajar
Both President Trump and Iranian officials have shown interest in negotiations. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called the idea unwise, but stopped short of ordering his government not to engage.
Iran supreme leader says US talks ‘not intelligent, wise, or honorable’ but doesn’t rule them out
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also suggested that “there should be no negotiations with such a government,” but stopped short of issuing a direct order not to engage with Washington.
Iran supreme leader criticizes proposed nuclear talks with US, upending push to negotiation
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader said Friday that negotiations with America “are not intelligent, wise or honorable” after President Donald Trump floated nuclear talks with Tehran.
Iran's Supreme Leader Says Talks With US 'Not Smart'
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the prospect of negotiations with the United States, stating that past experience has shown such talks are neither "smart, wise, nor honorable." His remarks come as U.S. President Donald Trump renews calls for a verified nuclear peace agreement with Tehran.
Iran supreme leader says US talks 'not intelligent, wise or honorable,' upending push to negotiation
Iran’s supreme leader says that negotiations with America “are not intelligent, wise or honorable” after President Donald Trump floated nuclear talks with Tehran
Iran's supreme leader says nuclear talks with Trump admin would not be 'wise'
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told air force officers in Teheran on Friday that nuclear talks with the U.S. “are not intelligent, wise or honorable."
Iran's Khamenei Says Experience Proves Talks With US 'Not Smart'
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei listens to the national anthem as Air Force officers salute during their meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 7, 2025. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Friday that talks with the United States were "not smart,
Iran's supreme leader rejects negotiations with Trump as 'not rational, intelligent or honorable'
Iran’s Supreme Leader rejected holding talks with Donald Trump, saying that experience shows it is “not rational, intelligent, or honorable” to do so.
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