Iran Rejects Talks After Trump Signals Dialogue, Blames US for Gulf War
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Iran Rejects Talks After Trump Signals Dialogue, Blames US for Gulf War
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CNBC TV18•02-03-2026, 15:35
Iran Rejects Talks After Trump Signals Dialogue, Blames US for Gulf War
•Iran's National Security Chief Ali Larijani stated the country will not negotiate with the US, directly contradicting Trump's claims of Iranian interest in dialogue.
•Larijani accused Trump of trading an 'America-first' policy for an 'Israel-first' policy, blaming him for the ongoing war in the Gulf region.
•Trump had indicated that Iran's new leadership wanted to engage, stating he agreed to talk but did not specify who or when.
•The diplomatic disagreement occurs amidst escalating military confrontation involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
•Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced a temporary leadership council has assumed duties of supreme leader, adding political uncertainty.
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