Iran’s security chief has rejected United States President Donald Trump’s offer to resume talks over the Middle East war, insisting that Tehran will not negotiate until its demands are met.
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, dismissed what he described as mixed signals from Mr Trump.
“Don’t get distracted by the U.S. president’s mixed signals — from ‘no negotiations’ to ‘we’re ready to talk’,” Mr Rezaei said in a post on X.
He added: “No talks until Iran’s conditions are met. Period!”
His comments came after Mr Trump said Iran was seeking a quick deal and that Washington was open to engaging in discussions.
“The failing Nation of Iran wants to make a deal, quickly and badly,” Mr Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
“I will determine whether or not the U.S.A. will choose to engage — the concept of which we are open to,” he added.
The remarks mark a shift from Mr Trump’s previous position that it was too early to negotiate an agreement to end the conflict.
Iran has repeatedly said any deal must include war reparations and the lifting of US sanctions.
Tehran has also linked negotiations to the lifting of its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments.
The rejection further highlights the gap between Washington and Tehran as efforts to end the conflict remain uncertain.
