Iranian state media reported Tuesday that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said U.S. President Donald Trump would likewise fail to eliminate Iran, days after Trump stated that regime change there “would be the best thing that could happen.”
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American and Iranian negotiators began a second round of talks Tuesday in Geneva, according to Iranian state television, amid continued U.S. military pressure.
The same source said that “indirect talks have begun between Iran and the United States, with the two sides exchanging messages” through Omani mediation.
A senior Iranian official stated that U.S. seriousness regarding lifting sanctions on Iran and abandoning unrealistic demands are essential to ensuring the success of the nuclear negotiations in Geneva. The official, who declined to be named, added that Tehran is approaching the negotiating table “with serious and constructive proposals.”
President Trump has threatened Iran with military action in recent weeks following a crackdown on protests that erupted in late December and reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths.
While Washington has reinforced its military presence in the Middle East, Tehran has warned of an immediate response to any attack. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard began military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.
Following intensive regional diplomatic efforts, Tehran and Washington resumed negotiations in Muscat on February 6. Tuesday’s round is being held in Geneva, hosted by Omani diplomacy.
Trump continued to apply pressure on Tehran Monday evening, stating that he would participate “indirectly” in the negotiations, adding, “I don’t think they want to face the consequences of not reaching an agreement.”
