Khamenei's Repeated Warning: Negotiation with the U.S. is Forbidden

The leader of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reiterated that negotiating with the United States means "opening the path for infiltration" into Iran. He pointed out that during nuclear negotiations, the Americans "found opportunities" to infiltrate the country. He also warned that "negotiation with the U.S. is forbidden, as it not only brings no benefit but also has countless harms." Khamenei explained that the U.S. has a definition of opening negotiations with Iran that implies infiltration and imposition. He stated that there is "no opposition" to negotiating with other countries, but the situation with the U.S. is different due to its collaboration with Israel. Khamenei emphasized that negotiations with the U.S. open the door for infiltration in economic, cultural, political, and security domains. He noted that during nuclear talks, the opposing side attempted to use every opportunity for infiltration, although Iranian negotiators were vigilant. However, he did not specify how the Americans managed to infiltrate. Khamenei described the current conditions as a "critical juncture" regarding the activities of the enemies of the Islamic Republic, stating they aim to change the calculations of officials and public opinion on revolutionary, religious, and national interests. He reiterated that the nuclear agreement would not change Iran's policy towards the U.S. and that there would be no bilateral or regional negotiations on various global issues. Meanwhile, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stated that the Iranian people want to reduce tensions with the U.S. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, head of the Expediency Discernment Council, mentioned that the taboo against negotiating with the U.S. has been broken. Recent interactions, such as Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif shaking hands with President Barack Obama, have drawn criticism from some parliament members, although Iranian officials claimed such encounters were "accidental." Khamenei criticized those who support negotiations with the U.S. as "careless" and "simple-minded," asserting that such views are presented to justify negotiations in media and public discourse. He clarified that Shia Imams did not negotiate in the modern sense but admonished their counterparts. Khamenei has repeatedly warned about the U.S. attempts to infiltrate Iran since the Vienna nuclear agreement, urging military commanders and elites to strengthen the foundations of revolutionary thought and spirit to prevent any disruption in the future. Qassem Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force, stated that the Europeans' extensive presence in Iran, coordinated with the U.S., aims to create a bipolar society and elevate public demands while obscuring the long-standing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.