Iran Sets Hard Line, Demands Concrete Gains in Dialogue with US
According to international media reports, Mohsen Rezaei, a longtime adviser to Iran's late Supreme Leader and a former senior military commander, recently issued a stern critique of a negotiation proposal put forward by Washington. He stated that Tehran would never accept an "impractical plan" aimed at reopening a critical strategic waterway without addressing core disputes.
Non-Negotiable Bottom Line: Compensation and Tangible Benefits
Rezaei emphasized that any dialogue between Iran and the United States must yield "tangible benefits" for Iran to produce satisfactory results. He clarified that this goes beyond the "flashy gestures" the US attempts to offer and must include comprehensive war reparations for damages incurred. He further asserted that Iran's pursuit of its legitimate rights and compensation would persist, even if US military forces withdraw from the region.
Long-Term Path of Resistance Reaffirmed
Reflecting on decades of confrontation, the adviser remained resolute. "We have endured them for 47 years and will continue on the path of resistance," he stated. This remark underscores Iran's strategic perseverance in the face of external pressure and the firm preconditions it sets for any future negotiations.