A senior Iranian official, Mohammad Mokhber, has declared that Iran will not enter into negotiations with the United States, insisting that Tehran is prepared to sustain the ongoing Middle East conflict for as long as necessary.
Speaking on state television Wednesday, Mokhber, a top aide to the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, said Iran has no trust in Washington and sees no basis for dialogue.
“We will not go into any negotiation with the US. The Americans cannot be trusted. We can continue the war as long as we want,” he stated.
The remarks come as Iran begins preparations for a three-day state funeral for Khamenei, who was reportedly killed in joint US-Israeli strikes.
According to the official news agency IRNA, mourners will be allowed to pay their final respects at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque in Tehran, starting at 10:00 pm (1830 GMT).
Khamenei, who was 86 at the time of his death, is expected to be buried in his hometown of Mashhad in northeastern Iran.
Mokhber’s firm rejection of negotiations signals heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington, with the prospect of diplomatic engagement appearing increasingly remote amid escalating hostilities in the region.
