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Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, declared that negotiating with the United States is unwise and historically ineffective. He criticized past negotiations, stating that the U.S. failed to honor agreements made in the 2010s after Iran made significant concessions. Khamenei emphasized that domestic solutions are essential for addressing Iran’s economic challenges and expressed confidence in the current administration’s efforts. While open to negotiations with other countries, he excluded the U.S., labeling it a source of threats. Khamenei warned that any violation of Iran’s national security would prompt a decisive response.
On Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with Vatican Foreign Minister Archbishop Richard Gallagher about enhancing bilateral relations and addressing regional and international issues. Araghchi emphasized the long-standing, positive ties between Iran and the Vatican and the need for ongoing religious dialogue to foster mutual understanding. He expressed hope that these discussions would promote global peace and justice based on shared values of Abrahamic religions. Archbishop Gallagher praised Iran’s constructive efforts in maintaining their relationship and highlighted the importance of collective actions for global peace and justice. The conversation reinforced both nations’ commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties.
Iran’s UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani has voiced serious concerns over military threats from the U.S. and Israel, asserting that any aggression will provoke a strong response from Iran. In a letter to the UN, he called their actions unlawful and reckless, particularly condemning military operations in the Red Sea and their implications for international law. Following a missile strike by Yemen on Israel, which U.S. and Israeli officials attributed to Iran, airstrikes on Yemeni targets were coordinated with the U.S. Iravani urged the UN Security Council to condemn these threats and emphasized Iran’s commitment to peace while reserving its right to self-defense.
In a recent meeting at the Tehran Dialogue Forum 2025, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, emphasized the importance of regional cooperation. They discussed enhancing collaboration in trade, economy, science, culture, and investment to strengthen bilateral ties. Pezeshkian highlighted the need to address regional challenges, particularly those stemming from religious and ethnic disputes fueled by external conspiracies. Barzani expressed satisfaction with the meeting’s outcomes and noted plans for security cooperation, including a future meeting between Iranian border governors and Kurdistan officials, alongside improving conditions for Arbaeen pilgrims.
Iran’s Ambassador to Turkey, Mohammad-Hassan Habibzadeh, reaffirmed Tehran’s dedication to combating terrorism and enhancing regional security during a meeting in Ankara with Turkey’s National Security Council secretary general, Okay Memis. Key points included Iran’s strong support for anti-terrorism initiatives and the necessity of security cooperation to address shared threats. They also discussed the evolving situation in Syria and ongoing indirect negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program. Additionally, Tehran welcomed the PKK’s decision to disband and cease hostilities against Turkey, viewing it as a positive step toward fostering regional peace and stability.
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