Ayatollah Khamenei dismissed President Trump’s negotiation proposal, describing it as deceptive. He maintained that sanctions are losing efficacy and emphasized Iran’s non-pursuit of nuclear weapons. The Leader stressed resilience within the Resistance movement despite losses and attributed economic challenges to internal mismanagement.
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for negotiations with Iran, labeling it a strategy to mislead public opinion about Iran’s stance on diplomacy. He highlighted the past negotiations that resulted in no fruitful outcomes due to Trump’s actions of abandoning agreements. Khamenei emphasized, “When we know he doesn’t honor [agreements], what is the point of negotiating?”
He asserted that the Trump administration has no intention of lifting sanctions, stating that any negotiations would exacerbate the current pressure, rather than alleviate it. Khamenei expressed, “If the purpose of negotiations is to lift the sanctions, negotiating with this US administration will not remove the sanctions.”
In response to Western claims regarding Iran’s ambition for nuclear weapons, Ayatollah Khamenei clarified that Iran has no intentions of developing nuclear arms, despite having the capability. He argued, “The fact that we don’t have nuclear weapons and are not pursuing them is because we ourselves don’t want them for specific reasons.” Additionally, he warned against military threats, asserting that Iran is prepared to respond decisively if necessary.
Regarding ongoing sanctions, Khamenei pointed out their diminishing effectiveness and noted that Iran has developed methods to counteract them. He stated, “Over time, when sanctions persist globally, they gradually lose their impact.” He also noted that the root causes of Iran’s economic challenges are largely due to internal mismanagement rather than solely external pressures.
Addressing recent losses of key resistance leaders in the region, Khamenei affirmed that such setbacks do not demonstrate weakness but rather an opportunity for strength and resilience. He remarked, “But today, despite their absence, we are stronger in some areas compared to last year on this very day.” He conveyed that maintaining ideals and continuing to strive toward them remains crucial for progress, asserting, “If these two factors exist within a nation, then while the absence of such individuals may be a loss, it won’t disrupt the overall movement forward.”
In summary, Ayatollah Khamenei firmly rejected President Trump’s calls for negotiations, deeming them deceptive. He asserted that sanctions are ineffective and reiterated Iran’s commitment to avoiding nuclear weapons. Khamenei emphasized resilience in the Resistance movement despite recent losses, presenting a narrative of strength and ideals as pivotal for progress. He further underscored that internal mismanagement and negligence largely contribute to Iran’s economic difficulties, rather than external sanctions alone.
Original Source: presstv.ir
