Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Iran has issued a sharp rebuke against former U.S. President Donald Trump for his "disrespectful and unacceptable" remarks about its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In the same press conference, Tehran also forcefully denied recent media reports claiming that it had resumed nuclear negotiations with the United States.
Speaking to reporters, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani condemned Trump's recent statement that he would call the Iranian leader if he were to win the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Kanaani characterized the comment as "rude literature" and "worthless remarks," reflecting the deep-seated animosity between Tehran and the former U.S. administration that pulled out of the landmark 2015 nuclear deal.
At the same time, Kanaani addressed growing speculation about the revival of nuclear diplomacy. He categorically rejected claims, reported by outlets like Axios and The Guardian, that Iranian and U.S. officials had engaged in indirect talks in Oman.
The complexity and tenacity of Iranians is famously known in our magnificent carpets, woven through countless hours of hard work and patience. But as a people, our basic premise is very simple and straightforward: we know our worth, value our independence, and never allow anyone…
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 27, 2025
While acknowledging that communication channels exist, he clarified their purpose. "We have not had new negotiations," Kanaani stated. Instead, he described the interaction as an "exchange of messages" with the U.S. through intermediaries, focusing primarily on one key objective: "the lifting of cruel US sanctions."
This official denial clarifies that while messages may be passing between the two adversaries, Iran does not consider them to be formal negotiations aimed at reviving the stalled nuclear accord. The statement underscores the major diplomatic hurdles that remain, with Tehran prioritizing sanctions relief above all else.
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