Iran’s supreme leader has said that engaging in talks with the United States is neither intelligent, wise, nor honourable, following President Donald Trump’s suggestion of nuclear negotiations with Tehran, reports AP.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also implied on Friday that discussions with such a government should not take place but did not explicitly forbid engaging with Washington.
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His comments, addressed to air force officers in Tehran, seemed to contradict his earlier statements that had left room for potential negotiations.
At 85 years old, Khamenei has consistently been cautious in his wording when addressing the possibility of talks with the West.
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