Iran rejects claims of contacting U.S. behind closed doors: Video
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed reports that Tehran has engaged in secret communications with the United States, insisting that no such contact has taken place.
“They spread a rumour that the Iranian government sent a message through some country, and America responded. It is a complete lie, such a thing definitely did not happen,” Khamenei said during an address in Tehran on Thursday, November 27.
Opening his remarks with reference to the June conflict between Iran and Israel, Khamenei acknowledged Iranian losses but framed them as part of the reality of war. “Yes, we have suffered losses, dear lives have been lost — there is no doubt about that. This is the nature of war… But the Islamic Republic has shown that the centre of will and power can make decisions and stand powerfully,” he stated.
Khamenei went on to accuse the United States of fuelling instability across the globe. “For the sake of oil and underground resources, they are willing to ignite wars anywhere in the world. Today, this warmongering has reached Latin America,” he said, adding that Iran has no interest in aligning with governments backed by U.S. influence.
He further argued that U.S. policies were pushing Washington into deeper international isolation. “Even if the presidents of some countries flatter it, among nations, America becomes more hated day by day. Wherever it has intervened, it has led to warmongering, genocide, destruction or displacement,” he said.
Khamenei’s comments come months after U.S. airstrikes targeted Iran’s Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear sites during a 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel.
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