TEHRAN: Iran has ruled out negotiations with the United States and says it is prepared to continue the ongoing conflict in the Middle East for as long as necessary, according to senior Iranian officials.
Mohammad Mokhber, a senior adviser to Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, told state television that Tehran does not trust Washington and sees no basis for talks with the United States amid the escalating regional confrontation.
“Iran has no intention of negotiating with the United States,” Mokhber said, according to reports carried by AFP. He added that Iran could sustain the conflict if required, stating the country was capable of continuing the war for an extended period.
The remarks come as tensions between Iran, the United States and Israel continue to escalate following a series of military strikes and retaliatory attacks across the region.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also criticised US President Donald Trump’s approach to diplomacy, saying Washington had undermined diplomatic engagement.
In a message posted on social media platform X, Araghchi said complex nuclear negotiations could not be treated as transactional deals, warning that misinformation and unrealistic expectations had complicated diplomatic efforts.
Israeli military says Iran retains missile capability
Meanwhile, Israel’s military said Iran still retains significant capacity to launch missiles despite ongoing Israeli strikes on military infrastructure.
Israeli military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin said Israeli forces had destroyed dozens of missile launchers that were considered a threat to Israeli territory.
However, he acknowledged that Iran continues to possess operational capabilities to launch additional missiles.
Regional tensions remain high
The exchange of statements comes as the broader Middle East conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States continues to raise concerns about further escalation.
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Military activity and diplomatic tensions have intensified across several countries in the region, with governments closely monitoring developments that could affect regional security and global energy routes.
Officials and analysts say the situation remains fluid as both military operations and diplomatic messaging continue across the region.
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