Iran’s Supreme Leader Rejects Trump’s Offer for Talks, Calls It ‘Not Rational or Honorable’

[Social Media]

 

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly dismissed the prospect of negotiations with the Trump administration, stating on Friday that engaging in such talks would be neither “rational, intelligent, nor honorable.” His remarks came just days after former U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to renegotiate a nuclear deal with Tehran while simultaneously intensifying economic pressure through a new executive order.  

 

“Negotiations with America do not solve any of our problems,” Khamenei said during a speech, as reported by the Iranian news agency Tasnim.  

 

Trump had suggested earlier in the week that he was open to striking a new nuclear agreement with Iran “immediately.” However, he also reinforced his “maximum pressure” policy by signing an executive order aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions and restricting its oil exports. “We don’t want to be tough on Iran. We don’t want to be tough on anybody,” Trump stated, adding that he preferred a “Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement, which will let Iran peacefully grow and prosper.”  

 

Khamenei’s latest comments appeared to contradict his previous statements, which had left open the possibility of dialogue regarding Iran’s uranium enrichment and the lifting of sanctions on billions of dollars worth of exports. His remarks reflect the long-standing mistrust between the two nations, exacerbated by Trump’s withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal during his first term in office.  

 

Darya Dolzikova, a research fellow with the proliferation and nuclear policy program at the Royal United Services Institute, noted that both sides had been sending “mixed messages” about potential talks. “The intention of [the U.S.] engaging in nuclear diplomacy with Iran is certainly a good one. I guess where the challenges come in is, when the rubber really hits the road, what does that actually look like?” she told NBC News. “We’ll just have to see what that looks like in practice,” she added.  

 

The Trump administration’s withdrawal from the 2015 deal—originally brokered under Barack Obama to curb Iran’s nuclear program—was followed by severe economic sanctions. In response, Iran gradually breached the agreed-upon limits on uranium enrichment. Khamenei referenced this history in his speech, claiming that Iran had made “many concessions” to the U.S. in past negotiations, but that Washington ultimately failed to honor its commitments. “Our government at the time engaged in negotiations, held meetings, had discussions, smiled, shook hands, and built relationships,” he said. “The very person who is now in power tore up the agreement.”  

 

Attempts by American and European officials to revive nuclear talks have so far yielded little progress. Trump’s latest executive order provoked a sharp response from Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who dismissed the policy as futile. “Maximum pressure is a failed experience, and repeating it will lead to another failure,” he told Tasnim on Wednesday. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also downplayed the impact of U.S. sanctions, calling on members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to unite against American economic measures. “Iran is a powerful and resource-rich country that can navigate challenges by managing its resources,” he said.  

 

Despite Iran’s insistence that it is not actively pursuing nuclear weapons, a 2023 report from the International Atomic Energy Agency indicated that the country had begun enriching uranium close to weapons-grade levels. Trump, speaking at a news conference Tuesday, defended his decision to tighten sanctions. “We will once again enforce the most aggressive possible sanctions to drive Iranian oil exports to zero and diminish the regime’s capacity to fund terror throughout the region and through the world,” he said.  

 

While the U.S. continues to leverage economic pressure, Dolzikova suggested that the effectiveness of sanctions may have diminished in recent years due to Iran’s deepening economic ties with Russia and China. “If the Trump administration does go after those continued exports to China, as they seem set to do, then that might create additional pressure,” she noted.  

 

Based on a report by NBC 2025-02-10

 

 

 

 

[blaze master]

Quite cute for Iran to tell others they don't have any honor. 

[hotsun]

US enemies didnt do a good enough job interfering in the elections to keep democrats in power. Now theres nothing iran can do with trump in power. They dont have money to fund terrorist operations anymore

[blaze master]

Also shouldn't Trump the so called fascist be making fascist deals with Iran to take freedoms away from America?

 

[Tug]

1 hour ago, blaze master said:

Quite cute for Iran to tell others they don't have any honor. 

He was referring to trump the felon liar and insurrectionist

[blaze master]

24 minutes ago, Tug said:

He was referring to trump the felon liar and insurrectionist

 

You still playing that broken record ? Didn't you learn from before.

[Tug]

1 hour ago, blaze master said:

 

You still playing that broken record ? Didn't you learn from before.

Learn what?that misogyny and racism are alive in America?trump is a convicted felon and sexual predator he’s also an insurrectionist are you saying I need to unlearn a fact?

[blaze master]

14 minutes ago, Tug said:

Learn what?that misogyny and racism are alive in America?trump is a convicted felon and sexual predator he’s also an insurrectionist are you saying I need to unlearn a fact?

 

You're too far gone. 

[spidermike007]

Trump is neither rational nor honorable. Never has been. But, this is rich coming from a serial killing madman zealot. 

[fredwiggy]

26 minutes ago, Tug said:

Learn what?that misogyny and racism are alive in America?trump is a convicted felon and sexual predator he’s also an insurrectionist are you saying I need to unlearn a fact?

Misogyny and racism are alive everywhere , including this country. A leader should be a moral character, but history has shown this to be a bit off. Trump is indeed a very disturbed person, and having these two kinds in power isn't comforting to say the least. They could start up a war, or find peace, all depending on them and others around them. All we can hope for is that Trump does more good than harm because of the power he has. Nothing we say is going to make a difference anyway, so all we can do is sit back and wait.

[OneMoreFarang]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

engaging in such talks would be neither “rational, intelligent, nor honorable.”

Great comment!

If they want to speak with someone rational, intelligent, and honorable then they have to wait until Trump is gone.

 

[OneMoreFarang]

4 hours ago, blaze master said:

Quite cute for Iran to tell others they don't have any honor. 

He said it about the USA and their convicted criminal leader. 

[Yagoda]

2 hours ago, Tug said:

He was referring to trump the felon liar and insurrectionist

Poor guy, are you still suffering.

 

Supporting Iran over your own country though...typical. Maybe you arent an American after all.

[Yagoda]

4 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Great comment!

If they want to speak with someone rational, intelligent, and honorable then they have to wait until Trump is gone.

 

Of course you, as one of the leading anti americans, terrorist supporters and anti semites here, would take that position. 

[OneMoreFarang]

It's funny reading the comments from the MAGA fanboys here.

 

Trump is neither rational, intelligent, nor honorable. That is a fact and everybody can see it.

And people in the USA voted to have this person in charge and represent their nation.

Nobody over there should be surprised that other leaders don't want to talk with such a lying leader who would not honor any agreement.

 

Iran's leaders, like many others, are far away from perfect. But that doesn't mean that sometimes they say the truth.

Don't blame Iran for the fact that Americans voted for that criminal.

[Yagoda]

28 minutes ago, blaze master said:

 

You're too far gone. 

Most of them are.  They need help, whether this Forum recognizes their illness or not, its the one that cant be named.

https://nypost.com/2025/02/09/us-news/liberal-trump-meltdown-causing-depression-anxiety-like-9-11-doc-says/

 

As to Iran, lets solve the problem fast and bomb them back to the stone age. Ya dont want to talk? Boom, bye

[hotsun]

2 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

It's funny reading the comments from the MAGA fanboys here.

 

Trump is neither rational, intelligent, nor honorable. That is a fact and everybody can see it.

And people in the USA voted to have this person in charge and represent their nation.

Nobody over there should be surprised that other leaders don't want to talk with such a lying leader who would not honor any agreement.

 

Iran's leaders, like many others, are far away from perfect. But that doesn't mean that sometimes they say the truth.

Don't blame Iran for the fact that Americans voted for that criminal.

Its not MAGA fanboy for an American to support their country, and oppose terrorism

[Yagoda]

Just now, OneMoreFarang said:

Trump is neither rational, intelligent, nor honorable. That is a fact and everybody can see it.

You cant show that, beyond what your own mental illness tells you.

 

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

And people in the USA voted to have this person in charge and represent their nation.

We did. You didnt. 

 

2 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

ran's leaders, like many others, are far away from perfect. But that doesn't mean that sometimes they say the truth.

Says it all.

[Taboo2]

50 minutes ago, Tug said:

Learn what?that misogyny and racism are alive in America?trump is a convicted felon and sexual predator he’s also an insurrectionist are you saying I need to unlearn a fact?

What about that cigar going up Monica in the Clinton WhiteHouse?

[Yagoda]

Just now, hotsun said:

Its not MAGA fanboy for an American to support their country, and oppose terrorism

It is to those so are so blindly and irrationally consumed by their obsessiver hatred of Trump that their entire existence is a fantasy.

[Taboo2]

Amazing, a President of the USA trying to talk, instead of sending B-52's.  And, folks still hating on him.

 

I guess you hypocrites do enjoy a war or two by us Americans.

[hotsun]

Just now, Yagoda said:

It is to those so are so blindly and irrationally consumed by their obsessiver hatred of Trump that their entire existence is a fantasy.

He can hate trump, but he cant justify the democrats as a better alternative. He cant even try to justify it, just criticize the rich and powerful, and everyone else who is oh so stupid and he himself is oh so smart for his beliefs

[OneMoreFarang]

16 minutes ago, hotsun said:

Its not MAGA fanboy for an American to support their country, and oppose terrorism

So, you don't want to hear the truth?

Or do you think you have a rational, intelligent, and honorable president?

 

Voting for a criminal has consequences. 

[OneMoreFarang]

17 minutes ago, Taboo2 said:

What about that cigar going up Monica in the Clinton WhiteHouse?

Please explain the relevance to above. 

[OneMoreFarang]

17 minutes ago, Taboo2 said:

Amazing, a President of the USA trying to talk, instead of sending B-52's.  And, folks still hating on him.

 

I guess you hypocrites do enjoy a war or two by us Americans.

What's the point of talking with a serial liar?

[Yagoda]

14 minutes ago, hotsun said:

He can hate trump, but he cant justify the democrats as a better alternative. He cant even try to justify it, just criticize the rich and powerful, and everyone else who is oh so stupid and he himself is oh so smart for his beliefs

If you look at it dispassionately, megalomania and narcissism are well represented in the ranks of those who are deranged by Trump and may very well be a predicate.

 

Or it could be just tantrumic spasms from deeper seated issues. I am reminded constantly of the toddler screaming in a destroyed bedroom, toys and clothes flung everywhere, stuff smashed, a filled diaper, snot running down his nose spittlescreaming redfaced howling frothing "Orange Man Bad" over and over until he/she/they/it/xe/xir collapses whimpering and spasming, "orange man bad, orange man bad, orange man bad"

[sammieuk1]

MTGA' make turbans great again 🤔

[Yagoda]

22 minutes ago, Taboo2 said:

Amazing, a President of the USA trying to talk, instead of sending B-52's.  And, folks still hating on him.

 

I guess you hypocrites do enjoy a war or two by us Americans.

I myself are glad they arent talking, we spent a ton of money on the MOAP and it would be nice to see how it works.

 

We wont drop the bombs though, we will tell Benny to do it. Save gas. Good for the environment.

[Yagoda]

8 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

What's the point of talking with a serial liar?

As opposed to that great humanist, the Ayatollah.

[hotsun]

17 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

So, you don't want to hear the truth?

Or do you think you have a rational, intelligent, and honorable president?

 

Voting for a criminal has consequences. 

Trump and musk arent enemies of the west, and if they had the time they could even save your country as well if you would just get out of the way.