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BREAKING | Mojtaba Khamenei Emerges as Iran’s De Facto Supreme Leader • Despite recent assessments, my sources indicate that Mojtaba Khamenei is now the central decision-maker in Iran • Internal disputes still exist within the regime, but the final word goes through him • Until recently, senior IRGC figures... show more

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BREAKING: Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, not in a coma, and aware of the situation. According to our sources, Ahmad Vahidi, the IRGC commander, is the only one meeting with him and relaying his instructions to the leadership.

BREAKING: Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, not in a coma, and aware of the situation. According to our sources, Ahmad Vahidi, the IRGC commander, is the only one meeting with him and relaying his instructions to the leadership.

דרור בלאזאדה | Dror Balazada

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THE END OF THE "ISLAMIC REPUBLIC"? A major new rift is tearing through Tehran as senior clerics break with the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), according to Senior Iran Analyst Dror Balazada (דרור בלאזאדה | Dror Balazada). Clerics report that the original regime structure has collapsed, and they have been pushed aside by the IRGC. The IRGC now exert total control over the centers of power, the nation's economic flow, and the relationship with Mojtaba Khamenei. The isolation is so extreme that top clerics are now questioning if Mojtaba Khamenei is even alive and what condition he is in. The conclusion from inside Tehran is clear: This is no longer an Islamic Republic- it is now a "Revolutionary Guards Republic." Watch 👇

THE END OF THE "ISLAMIC REPUBLIC"? A major new rift is tearing through Tehran as senior clerics break with the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), according to Senior Iran Analyst Dror Balazada (דרור בלאזאדה | Dror Balazada). Clerics report that the original regime structure has collapsed, and they have been pushed aside by the IRGC. The IRGC now exert total control over the centers of power, the nation's economic flow, and the relationship with Mojtaba Khamenei. The isolation is so extreme that top clerics are now questioning if Mojtaba Khamenei is even alive and what condition he is in. The conclusion from inside Tehran is clear: This is no longer an Islamic Republic- it is now a "Revolutionary Guards Republic." Watch 👇

C14 News Israel • Headlines

222,762 views • 4 months ago

Breaking: Plot Twist! — Iran’s new Supreme Leader runs a regime that hangs gay men from cranes. 👉 U.S. intelligence believes he’s probably one of them. Three sources — two from the intelligence community, one close to the White House — told the NY Post that classified assessments indicate Mojtaba Khamenei is likely gay. The intel traces to one of the most protected sources inside the Iranian government. Officials call it credible. Not disinformation. CBS News reported Sunday that Ali Khamenei opposed his son’s succession over unspecified issues in his “personal life.” The Post names those issues. His father feared they made him unfit to lead the Islamic Republic. A 2008 WikiLeaks diplomatic cable adds independent corroboration — Mojtaba married late in life and spent two years in London receiving medical treatment for an impotency problem. When U.S.-Israeli strikes wounded him and killed his family, he was hospitalized. Sources say he made aggressive sexual advances toward the men caring for him. Trump was briefed last week. He laughed out loud. Everyone in the room found it hilarious. One senior intelligence official hasn’t stopped laughing for days. Under Iranian law, homosexuality is punishable by death. Mojtaba Khamenei now enforces that law.

Breaking: Plot Twist! — Iran’s new Supreme Leader runs a regime that hangs gay men from cranes. 👉 U.S. intelligence believes he’s probably one of them. Three sources — two from the intelligence community, one close to the White House — told the NY Post that classified assessments indicate Mojtaba Khamenei is likely gay. The intel traces to one of the most protected sources inside the Iranian government. Officials call it credible. Not disinformation. CBS News reported Sunday that Ali Khamenei opposed his son’s succession over unspecified issues in his “personal life.” The Post names those issues. His father feared they made him unfit to lead the Islamic Republic. A 2008 WikiLeaks diplomatic cable adds independent corroboration — Mojtaba married late in life and spent two years in London receiving medical treatment for an impotency problem. When U.S.-Israeli strikes wounded him and killed his family, he was hospitalized. Sources say he made aggressive sexual advances toward the men caring for him. Trump was briefed last week. He laughed out loud. Everyone in the room found it hilarious. One senior intelligence official hasn’t stopped laughing for days. Under Iranian law, homosexuality is punishable by death. Mojtaba Khamenei now enforces that law.

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28,562 views • 4 months ago

Former CIA operative Jonny Gannon says the decision to appoint Motjaba Khameini as the new supreme leader “is the message from the regime that they are still in control.” Mojtaba Khamenei is clearly not a charming public face; what he is is a systems operator,” he says. “So, he was a gatekeeper for the supreme leader's office in the past. He has strong ties to the IRGC and the Basij, he knows how power actually operates, and he is, effectively, a symbol of continuity right now.”

Former CIA operative Jonny Gannon says the decision to appoint Motjaba Khameini as the new supreme leader “is the message from the regime that they are still in control.” Mojtaba Khamenei is clearly not a charming public face; what he is is a systems operator,” he says. “So, he was a gatekeeper for the supreme leader's office in the past. He has strong ties to the IRGC and the Basij, he knows how power actually operates, and he is, effectively, a symbol of continuity right now.”

Face The Nation

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❗️❗️❗️🇮🇷 Kan News: “There is a deep split within Iran’s leadership over ending the war. Reports suggest that some senior officials favor reaching an agreement, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is taking a much harder, pro-war stance. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 According to Israeli and U.S. intelligence, the decision-making process behind the scenes is becoming increasingly chaotic. Following the death of Ali Khamenei, there is no longer a clear authority at the top, while the influence of Mojtaba Khamenei remains uncertain, especially amid reports that he may have been wounded.” See the latest updates with us: @NSTRIKE01

❗️❗️❗️🇮🇷 Kan News: “There is a deep split within Iran’s leadership over ending the war. Reports suggest that some senior officials favor reaching an agreement, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is taking a much harder, pro-war stance. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 According to Israeli and U.S. intelligence, the decision-making process behind the scenes is becoming increasingly chaotic. Following the death of Ali Khamenei, there is no longer a clear authority at the top, while the influence of Mojtaba Khamenei remains uncertain, especially amid reports that he may have been wounded.” See the latest updates with us: @NSTRIKE01

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17,953 views • 4 months ago

NOT THE BEST NEWS US INTEL: IRAN REGIME NOT CLOSE TO COLLAPSE According to a Reuters report citing multiple U.S. intelligence assessments, Iran’s leadership is still largely intact despite nearly two weeks of intense U.S.-Israeli strikes. Key points from the assessment: • Intelligence reports say the regime “retains control of the Iranian public” • The IRGC leadership structure remains operational • No imminent collapse of the government is expected Even after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iran’s clerical system quickly installed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader. U.S. intelligence also doubts that Iranian Kurdish militias currently have the manpower or weapons to seriously challenge the regime. Officials caution the situation remains fluid and could change quickly. Bottom line: Military pressure alone may weaken the regime, but regime change inside Iran would likely require internal uprising or much broader developments. Stay connected, follow Mossad Commentary.

NOT THE BEST NEWS US INTEL: IRAN REGIME NOT CLOSE TO COLLAPSE According to a Reuters report citing multiple U.S. intelligence assessments, Iran’s leadership is still largely intact despite nearly two weeks of intense U.S.-Israeli strikes. Key points from the assessment: • Intelligence reports say the regime “retains control of the Iranian public” • The IRGC leadership structure remains operational • No imminent collapse of the government is expected Even after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iran’s clerical system quickly installed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader. U.S. intelligence also doubts that Iranian Kurdish militias currently have the manpower or weapons to seriously challenge the regime. Officials caution the situation remains fluid and could change quickly. Bottom line: Military pressure alone may weaken the regime, but regime change inside Iran would likely require internal uprising or much broader developments. Stay connected, follow Mossad Commentary.

Mossad Commentary

53,934 views • 5 months ago

🎥 WATCH: Iran’s hardline strategy appears to be backfiring. Senior Iran analyst Dror Balazada reports that President Trump is demanding tougher concessions, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, halting weapons transfers to Hezbollah terrorists, and allowing Israel continued freedom of action. Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly approved the framework in principle, but disputes over sanctions relief and money remain the key obstacle. (C14)

🎥 WATCH: Iran’s hardline strategy appears to be backfiring. Senior Iran analyst Dror Balazada reports that President Trump is demanding tougher concessions, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, halting weapons transfers to Hezbollah terrorists, and allowing Israel continued freedom of action. Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly approved the framework in principle, but disputes over sanctions relief and money remain the key obstacle. (C14)

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67,187 views • 2 months ago

🚨 IRAN LEADERSHIP MYSTERY DEEPENS New reports suggest that Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, privately believed his own son Mojtaba was “not very bright” and “unqualified” to lead the country, according to intelligence briefed to U.S. officials. Despite those concerns, Mojtaba Khamenei was elected Supreme Leader in March following his father’s death during the current conflict, a move reportedly pushed heavily by elements of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Adding to the uncertainty, Mojtaba has not appeared publicly since taking power, fueling speculation about his health and whether he is even capable of governing. President Trump addressed the issue directly when asked about the situation, saying: “I don’t know if he’s even alive. So far, nobody’s been able to show him.” Some reports suggest Mojtaba may have been injured in earlier strikes, while Tehran insists he remains in control. The result is a growing perception among analysts that Iran’s leadership may be fragmented or effectively operating behind the scenes, with the IRGC playing an increasingly dominant role during the war. If the new leader cannot appear publicly or command authority, Iran could be entering one of the most unstable leadership periods since the 1979 revolution.

🚨 IRAN LEADERSHIP MYSTERY DEEPENS New reports suggest that Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, privately believed his own son Mojtaba was “not very bright” and “unqualified” to lead the country, according to intelligence briefed to U.S. officials. Despite those concerns, Mojtaba Khamenei was elected Supreme Leader in March following his father’s death during the current conflict, a move reportedly pushed heavily by elements of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Adding to the uncertainty, Mojtaba has not appeared publicly since taking power, fueling speculation about his health and whether he is even capable of governing. President Trump addressed the issue directly when asked about the situation, saying: “I don’t know if he’s even alive. So far, nobody’s been able to show him.” Some reports suggest Mojtaba may have been injured in earlier strikes, while Tehran insists he remains in control. The result is a growing perception among analysts that Iran’s leadership may be fragmented or effectively operating behind the scenes, with the IRGC playing an increasingly dominant role during the war. If the new leader cannot appear publicly or command authority, Iran could be entering one of the most unstable leadership periods since the 1979 revolution.

Jim Ferguson

18,169 views • 4 months ago

BREAKING | IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi Draws Red Line for U.S.-Iran Deal • According to my sources, Ahmad Vahidi, Commander of the IRGC, has decided that there will be no agreement with the United States unless Iran receives immediate cash upon signing the deal. • Iranian officials believed they were close to securing access to $22-24 billion in frozen funds. • But recent U.S. signals convinced Tehran that it may not receive the money it expected. Bottom line: For Vahidi, no cash means no deal. C14 News | EN

BREAKING | IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi Draws Red Line for U.S.-Iran Deal • According to my sources, Ahmad Vahidi, Commander of the IRGC, has decided that there will be no agreement with the United States unless Iran receives immediate cash upon signing the deal. • Iranian officials believed they were close to securing access to $22-24 billion in frozen funds. • But recent U.S. signals convinced Tehran that it may not receive the money it expected. Bottom line: For Vahidi, no cash means no deal. C14 News | EN

דרור בלאזאדה | Dror Balazada

109,009 views • 2 months ago

🚨 BREAKING. President Trump says he’s hearing Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei may already be DEAD and Tehran is now desperate for a ceasefire. Trump made it clear the pressure is not stopping. Iran wants a deal but the terms aren’t good enough and America is sweeping the Strait of Hormuz hard. This is what real pressure on a hostile regime looks like. 47 is not backing down.

🚨 BREAKING. President Trump says he’s hearing Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei may already be DEAD and Tehran is now desperate for a ceasefire. Trump made it clear the pressure is not stopping. Iran wants a deal but the terms aren’t good enough and America is sweeping the Strait of Hormuz hard. This is what real pressure on a hostile regime looks like. 47 is not backing down.

ⁿᵉʷˢ Barron Trump 🇺🇸

150,263 views • 4 months ago

🚨 INTEL (Cleared): Khamenei Mentally Broken, Kept in the Dark by His Own Generals A Western source reveals Iran’s Supreme Leader is no longer making decisions. IRGC commanders are shielding this information to hold the regime together. Did my best with the translation.

🚨 INTEL (Cleared): Khamenei Mentally Broken, Kept in the Dark by His Own Generals A Western source reveals Iran’s Supreme Leader is no longer making decisions. IRGC commanders are shielding this information to hold the regime together. Did my best with the translation.

Shirion Collective

195,745 views • 1 year ago

BREAKING: Some members of the LGBTQ community in Iran believe Mojtaba Khamenei, who is known to be gay, could bring them greater freedom for them. A video sent out of Iran today shows posters attached to walls across several streets in Tehran, the capital city of Iran. These posters were put up by members of an Iranian LGBTQ group named 6rang, in which they congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as Supreme Leader of the Islamic Regime, portraying him as a representative of Iran’s gay community. This video dates back to the second week of the war but has only been sent out of Iran today. #operationlionsroar #OperationEpicFury

BREAKING: Some members of the LGBTQ community in Iran believe Mojtaba Khamenei, who is known to be gay, could bring them greater freedom for them. A video sent out of Iran today shows posters attached to walls across several streets in Tehran, the capital city of Iran. These posters were put up by members of an Iranian LGBTQ group named 6rang, in which they congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as Supreme Leader of the Islamic Regime, portraying him as a representative of Iran’s gay community. This video dates back to the second week of the war but has only been sent out of Iran today. #operationlionsroar #OperationEpicFury

Babak Taghvaee - The Crisis Watch

20,811 views • 4 months ago

🚨Trump on Fox News today: “Khamenei is gone. The son is 90% gone.” Not Khomeini — that was just a sloppy transcription or a gaff as these names are too similar. He clearly meant Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba. This is huge. The President of the United States is now publicly saying Mojtaba is 90% gone. I already covered in a lengthy article why I think Mojtaba is dead, so this video is just another evidence. The regime needed the Khamenei name for legitimacy, but they couldn’t risk a living heir who might think for himself. The lies are getting harder to hide. Dead puppet or hiding heir? What do you think?

🚨Trump on Fox News today: “Khamenei is gone. The son is 90% gone.” Not Khomeini — that was just a sloppy transcription or a gaff as these names are too similar. He clearly meant Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba. This is huge. The President of the United States is now publicly saying Mojtaba is 90% gone. I already covered in a lengthy article why I think Mojtaba is dead, so this video is just another evidence. The regime needed the Khamenei name for legitimacy, but they couldn’t risk a living heir who might think for himself. The lies are getting harder to hide. Dead puppet or hiding heir? What do you think?

Siaxares 🇮🇷 🇺🇸

357,059 views • 27 days ago

BREAKING | IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi Will Not Block the Deal • According to my sources, IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi has agreed not to stand in the way of a deal, despite not supporting it • The IRGC sees strategic value in a ceasefire: sanctions relief, increased oil and gas exports, and access to frozen Iranian funds • In Vahidi’s camp, the calculation is simple: take the money, strengthen Iran, and move forward • But a major dispute remains inside Tehran: while the political leadership sees the deal as a path to economic stability, Vahidi’s camp insists Iran must not give up its nuclear program or accept foreign dictates Bottom line: Vahidi may allow the deal to move forward, but his message remains clear: Iran can take the money without abandoning its core principles. C14 News | EN

BREAKING | IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi Will Not Block the Deal • According to my sources, IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi has agreed not to stand in the way of a deal, despite not supporting it • The IRGC sees strategic value in a ceasefire: sanctions relief, increased oil and gas exports, and access to frozen Iranian funds • In Vahidi’s camp, the calculation is simple: take the money, strengthen Iran, and move forward • But a major dispute remains inside Tehran: while the political leadership sees the deal as a path to economic stability, Vahidi’s camp insists Iran must not give up its nuclear program or accept foreign dictates Bottom line: Vahidi may allow the deal to move forward, but his message remains clear: Iran can take the money without abandoning its core principles. C14 News | EN

דרור בלאזאדה | Dror Balazada

326,344 views • 1 month ago

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says in a written statement read out by a cleric that “the enemy is experiencing a meaningful and profound humiliation in the field and the streets, and it is now focused on trickery.” “After Iran was able to repel the enemy, who was defeated on the battlefield, it now seeks to undermine the resilience of the Iranian people and sow discord. The U.S. created a military base called Israel, and Iran will not back down from its stance toward Israel,” Khamenei wrote.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says in a written statement read out by a cleric that “the enemy is experiencing a meaningful and profound humiliation in the field and the streets, and it is now focused on trickery.” “After Iran was able to repel the enemy, who was defeated on the battlefield, it now seeks to undermine the resilience of the Iranian people and sow discord. The U.S. created a military base called Israel, and Iran will not back down from its stance toward Israel,” Khamenei wrote.

Ariel Oseran أريئل أوسيران

27,487 views • 2 months ago

🚨 BREAKING: 🇮🇷 Supreme Leader Calls Iran a SUPERPOWER: Mojtaba Khamenei declared: “🇮🇷Iran has become a superpower after defeating American and Zionist forces.” He told parliament to work from a position of strength and warned that the enemy is now trying to divide Iran from within instead of attacking directly." .

🚨 BREAKING: 🇮🇷 Supreme Leader Calls Iran a SUPERPOWER: Mojtaba Khamenei declared: “🇮🇷Iran has become a superpower after defeating American and Zionist forces.” He told parliament to work from a position of strength and warned that the enemy is now trying to divide Iran from within instead of attacking directly." .

Ebrahim Zolfaghari Commentary

37,455 views • 2 months ago

🇮🇷 President Trump discussing Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei with NBC publicly recognized his importance in Iran’s current leadership structure. Trump said Mojtaba is “part of the approval process” for terms of negotiations, that Iranian officials seek his “concurrence,” and that “they do pay homage to him.” He described him as “more rational” than his father, and said those around him “have great respect for him.” He claimed the Iranian leader is “pretty badly injured,” but praised his “bravery” for continuing to govern after being attacked.

🇮🇷 President Trump discussing Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei with NBC publicly recognized his importance in Iran’s current leadership structure. Trump said Mojtaba is “part of the approval process” for terms of negotiations, that Iranian officials seek his “concurrence,” and that “they do pay homage to him.” He described him as “more rational” than his father, and said those around him “have great respect for him.” He claimed the Iranian leader is “pretty badly injured,” but praised his “bravery” for continuing to govern after being attacked.

Drop Site

32,080 views • 2 months ago

🚨 BREAKING: President Trump announces he is "NOWHERE NEAR" deploying troops on the ground to Iran “We haven’t made any decision on that. We’re nowhere near it,” Trump told NYP LIARS told everybody Trump might institute a DRAFT! 47 is also "not happy" with the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. “Not going to tell you [my plan for him]. I’m not happy with him!" 👀

🚨 BREAKING: President Trump announces he is "NOWHERE NEAR" deploying troops on the ground to Iran “We haven’t made any decision on that. We’re nowhere near it,” Trump told NYP LIARS told everybody Trump might institute a DRAFT! 47 is also "not happy" with the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. “Not going to tell you [my plan for him]. I’m not happy with him!" 👀

Eric Daugherty

59,690 views • 5 months ago

Former State Department Iran negotiator Alan Eyre sat down with me to give the most unvarnished assessment of where Iranian power actually sits right now. And Mojtaba Khamenei isn't on the list. Eyre calls him a "supreme leader seedling." His father spent decades building loyalty networks before wielding real authority. Mojtaba has had months, and his continued disappearance, no photo, no video, no audio, points to serious facial injuries, not just security caution. Eyre's blunt ranking: if you listed Iran's top 15 power brokers today, Mojtaba doesn't make it. The reported internal tensions, the president threatening to resign, the central bank governor warning of economic collapse... Eyre compares it to Republicans and Democrats clashing in Washington. Politics exist in every government. It doesn't mean the regime is cracking. His sharper argument: the U.S. effectively did regime change by killing Khamenei, and the successor environment forming around Mojtaba is more anti-American, more militaristic, and less risk-averse than what came before. The previous supreme leader reportedly didn't want a nuclear weapon. Nobody's making that bet about the leadership forming now. His forecast: Israel restarts strikes on Iran within the next year, probability above 50%, with or without U.S. backing. U.S. direct involvement in a renewed round, close to zero. Iran's most likely retaliation tool isn't missiles, but Hormuz as a dial, tightened or loosened to signal displeasure without triggering open war, since Iran still needs to repair Gulf relationships. Eyre expects selective charging in the future: full rates for some countries, exemptions for others like China, depending entirely on who's willing to pay for access. Does Mojtaba grow into real power over the next year, or does the IRGC keep him exactly where he is now, a symbol without the network to back it? Alan Eyre

Former State Department Iran negotiator Alan Eyre sat down with me to give the most unvarnished assessment of where Iranian power actually sits right now. And Mojtaba Khamenei isn't on the list. Eyre calls him a "supreme leader seedling." His father spent decades building loyalty networks before wielding real authority. Mojtaba has had months, and his continued disappearance, no photo, no video, no audio, points to serious facial injuries, not just security caution. Eyre's blunt ranking: if you listed Iran's top 15 power brokers today, Mojtaba doesn't make it. The reported internal tensions, the president threatening to resign, the central bank governor warning of economic collapse... Eyre compares it to Republicans and Democrats clashing in Washington. Politics exist in every government. It doesn't mean the regime is cracking. His sharper argument: the U.S. effectively did regime change by killing Khamenei, and the successor environment forming around Mojtaba is more anti-American, more militaristic, and less risk-averse than what came before. The previous supreme leader reportedly didn't want a nuclear weapon. Nobody's making that bet about the leadership forming now. His forecast: Israel restarts strikes on Iran within the next year, probability above 50%, with or without U.S. backing. U.S. direct involvement in a renewed round, close to zero. Iran's most likely retaliation tool isn't missiles, but Hormuz as a dial, tightened or loosened to signal displeasure without triggering open war, since Iran still needs to repair Gulf relationships. Eyre expects selective charging in the future: full rates for some countries, exemptions for others like China, depending entirely on who's willing to pay for access. Does Mojtaba grow into real power over the next year, or does the IRGC keep him exactly where he is now, a symbol without the network to back it? Alan Eyre

Mario Nawfal

277,192 views • 1 month ago

NEW: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says negotiating with the United States is off the table right now. It's too soon for newly chosen supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei to offer comment on talks with the U.S., Araghchi said in an interview with PBS News Hour's Amna Nawaz (amna) on Monday. But "we have a very bitter experience of talking with the Americans," he said. "We negotiated with them last year, in last June, and they attacked us in the middle of negotiations. And, again this year, they tried to convince us that this time is different," he said. Araghchi added that despite U.S. comments that it wanted to resolve nuclear questions "peacefully," Iran still faced an attack. The comments came one day after Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen as the successor to his father, the late Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli strike at the beginning of the war with Iran. Araghchi says the choice shows "continuity" and "stability."

NEW: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says negotiating with the United States is off the table right now. It's too soon for newly chosen supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei to offer comment on talks with the U.S., Araghchi said in an interview with PBS News Hour's Amna Nawaz (amna) on Monday. But "we have a very bitter experience of talking with the Americans," he said. "We negotiated with them last year, in last June, and they attacked us in the middle of negotiations. And, again this year, they tried to convince us that this time is different," he said. Araghchi added that despite U.S. comments that it wanted to resolve nuclear questions "peacefully," Iran still faced an attack. The comments came one day after Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen as the successor to his father, the late Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli strike at the beginning of the war with Iran. Araghchi says the choice shows "continuity" and "stability."

PBS News

92,360 views • 5 months ago