DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — 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.
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.
Khamenei’s remarks upend months of signals from Tehran to the United States that it wanted to negotiate over its rapidly advancing nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of crushing economic sanctions worth billions of dollars.
Khamenei noted that Trump unilaterally withdrew from the earlier nuclear deal under which Iran drastically limited its enrichment of uranium and overall stockpile of the material, in exchange for crushing sanctions being removed.
“The Americans did not uphold their end of the deal,” Khamenei said. “The very person who is in office today tore up the agreement. He said he would, and he did.”
Save us, Iran. Please.
Unless you’re Israel, the US are backstabbers at the best of times.
Even Iran? What world do we live in?
Yeah, you tell 'em… uh… *checks notes*… Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
Trump is making people agree with the people we don’t like due to their stance on people.
Can this be any worse?
You know it can be with these stupid fucks in charge
ya…that’s going to be the general theme in foreign affairs. from now on… lots of face palms.
Not intelligent, wise, or honorable. Yeah that about sums up the Trump admin.
Yeah. At the same time, pot meet kettle
Go look at the context as he’s saying it makes no sense to negotiate with the guy who tore up the last agreement which Iran was honoring.
While I agree with him in this specific context, I don’t find Khamenei intelligent or honorable either, which is why I said what I said.
Iran elected a more moderate president. Then Israel bombed the Hamas leader at the presidents inauguration.
I know. That doesn’t change the fact that Khamenei is an oppressive autocrat, and power ultimately doesn’t preside with the presidency there.
You convinced me. There is no other solution than to bomb Irans nuclear sites and power infrastructure. Also take out a few dams and grain silos while we are at it to really liberate those oppressed people.
I didn’t advocate for any of that. All I did was point out Iran’s leadership also sucks.
They tried to suck less and then America put a knife in their back. Which is not very encouraging.
I was not happy when Trump unilaterally pulled out of the deal; I have wondered if Hamas’ October 7th attack even happens if rapprochement with Iran continued rather than what ended up happening, but I am also not convinced Iranian leadership was much interested in changing much beyond getting sanctions relief. US actions aren’t the reason why they’re oppressive to women and LGBT folks or why they’re supplying arms to Russia in aid of their invasion of Ukraine. Maybe the latter would be different if Russia wasn’t one of their only options for trading partners, it’s tough to say.
Iran’s “President” is a figurehead with no real power. Having one be more “moderate” would not change the country’s direction, regardless of whether the US bombed it or not.
Their Supreme Leader (chosen by a closed council) is the one who actually sets policy and has effectively full control, then their president follows those policies.The president did promise to revert many of the more conservative laws and extended an olive branch in exchange for sanction relief. Which was quickly set ablaze.
The Iranian President runs the day to day governance. The Grand Ayatollah focuses on the bigger picture.
Its not chosen by a closed council Lying to simple people is all you do huh ? Go worship trump you fascist idiot
According to the constitution (Article 111), the Assembly of Experts is tasked with electing (following Ayatollah Khomeini), supervising, and dismissing the Supreme Leader. In practice, the Assembly has never been known to challenge or otherwise publicly oversee any of the Supreme Leader’s decisions[20] (all of its meetings and notes are strictly confidential).[21] Members of the Assembly are chosen by bodies (the Guardian Council) whose members are appointed by the Supreme Leader or appointed by an individual (Chief Justice of Iran) appointed by the Supreme Leader.
Just elected by a Guardian council that is in turn either appointed by the supreme leader or the Chief justice who is also appointed by the supreme leader. Pretty clearly a circular relationship. Nice name calling, though.
It’s a theocracy. They basically copied the Vatican model. An
assembly of ExpertsConclave of Cardinals, chosen by TheSupreme LeaderPope convenes to elect theSupreme LeaderPope in absolute secrecy. The thing is, looking back at the last 20 years of American politics, the US is not that different, only it’s a Plutocracy. American politicians threw away any pretense of working for, or serving, the people a long time ago.Agreed on all points
Not interested in discussing with a fascist
lol, ok.
Why would Iran enter into negotiations with a country that failed to honor them the last time?
For once I agree with the Iranians. Not Wise, Honorable, or Intelligent. Sums Trump up perfectly.
Dude I live in iran ALL of iranians hate khamenei and support usa and israel Iranians are such cruel demons So dont say you agree with iranians Because they are the worst in this world So dont forget iranians are different than khamenei This guy is a pretty cool guy
Can you speak more to that? Why is there such a difference in perspective between average Iranians and Khamenei?
You can use google translate and search the famous social media in iran Which is instagram Well go and you will see with your own eyes I dont like it when people think im a liar
I don’t doubt you, I’m just trying to get your perspective on why these differences exist. But maybe that’s me acting entitled to information from a random person and I would be better off watching a documentary or something.
Documentary written by who Hahah see its obvious you arent a candian You want to read documents written by big companies which are funded by capitalists And your question is unreasonable Evil is evil There is no reason and no EXECUSE for being EVIL. FINISHED
I’m sitting in my apartment in Ontario, Canada right now sipping coffee. I don’t even know who you are. All I wanted was information about Khamenei and Iranian people.
Because khamenei defends gaza and fights against usa and israel And if you look at the words which iranians say in social medias its all like this : Kill people in gaza they are arabs Which is racism And the do Defend trump and usa gov Which is just a satanic way of life Thats all my dear
Can you say why Iranians dislike Arabs or why they support USA/Israel, and why Khamenei supports Palestine and not USA/Israel? I’m trying to understand why this difference exists. I really am not educated at all on this part of the world (that’s my ignorance, but I am curious about your experiences).
Is it really as simple as racism or are there socioeconomic concerns? For example, many people in my country (Canada) hate immigrants because it’s difficult to find a good-paying job or an affordable apartment due to suppressed wages, lack of domestic manufacturing, and a very bad housing crisis. It’s easier to just blame immigrants for coming here than to convince the government to help us more directly.
All menkind are of parts of eachother And canada’s people are not like that at all Dont spread wrong data’s The only people who spread hate this much Are iranians Thats all i dont have time for you
Dude, I fucking was born and raised here. You don’t know anything about us if you think we’re not racist assholes.
Why does this difference exist ? There is not a why on this And i recognize your account its the second time you defend capitalism But this time you gone in a more hideous way Wages do not matter if the money is being used to help people who are getting BOMBED People were dying in palestine And all iranians (which you are also an iranian i do recognize your account)
And i recognize your account its the second time you defend capitalism
LMAO! What? Bro, that’s crazy to hear since I’m a staunch socialist. But whatever! I guess you are the wrong person to talk to about this.
Also, I’m a born and raised Canadian with no Iranian heritage. I am mostly English and French-Canadian. Who do you think you are?
Well i dont have time for you You iranians tend to say you are from eu or america But a little analysis can show how dumb you capitalists are Because canadian people arent haters Like you They dont spread hate the one who spreads hate is iranians Blocked
When Iran is calling you out for being an idiot, you know you done fucked up.
I hate having to agree with this fuck but yeah he ain’t wrong.
Welcome to the club.
Check out his website khamenei.ir
Each language points to an entirely different website. Most with completely different topics. Interesting.
Idk, I feel like the iran leader and trump are on the same scale, IQ wise …
Khamenei noted that Trump unilaterally withdrew from the earlier nuclear deal under which Iran drastically limited its enrichment of uranium and overall stockpile of the material, in exchange for crushing sanctions being removed.
“The Americans did not uphold their end of the deal,” Khamenei said. “The very person who is in office today tore up the agreement. He said he would, and he did.”
He added: "This is an experience we must learn from. We negotiated, we gave concessions, we compromised— but we did not achieve the results we aimed for. And despite all its flaws, the other side ultimately violated and destroyed the agreement.”
“Con . .se . . whatses??”
