Iran Rejects U.S. Negotiation “Bullying” Amid Nuclear Tensions
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected U.S. efforts to negotiate a new nuclear deal, accusing Washington of using talks as a tool for domination.
Key Developments:
- Trump confirms sending a letter to Iran’s leadership proposing talks, warning Tehran has two choices: military action or a deal.
- Khamenei dismissed the offer, saying the U.S. only seeks to impose its own expectations.
- Trump has revived his “maximum pressure” campaign, seeking to cripple Iran’s economy and reduce its oil exports to zero.
- UN nuclear watchdog warns that Iran is enriching uranium to near weapons-grade, making diplomacy urgent.
- Iran insists its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes but has far exceeded limits set under the 2015 nuclear deal Trump abandoned in 2018.
Qatar Warns of Regional Fallout
- Qatar’s PM Sheikh Mohammed Al-Thani warned that an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could contaminate Gulf waters and leave Qatar without water within three days.
- The entire Gulf region depends on desalination, making any nuclear contamination a catastrophic threat.
- Qatar insists on diplomacy, stating Iran is “willing to engage” for a deal that reassures all regional players.
What’s Next?
- Will Iran agree to talks on its own terms, or escalate nuclear activities?
- Could Trump’s “military option” turn into an actual strike?
- How will regional powers like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Israel react?
The situation is rapidly escalating. Do you think diplomacy can still work?
