- Iran's new Supreme Leader in foreign policy session rejects proposals for 'reducing tensions or seek peace with the US'
- Supreme Leader rejected proposals that were sent to Iran's foreign ministry by two intermediary countries
- Supreme Leader told foreign policy session 'not the right time for peace', US and Israel must be defeated, pay compensation
Iran’s new Supreme Leader has rejected proposals aimed at de-escalating tensions with the United States and Israel, according to a senior Iranian official who spoke to Reuters. During his first foreign policy session, the leader dismissed diplomatic roadmaps delivered to the Iranian Foreign Ministry by two intermediary countries, asserting that now is not the right time for peace.
The official told Reuters that Khamenei's stance for revenge against the US and Israel was "very tough and serious". He reportedly told the session that the Islamic Republic would not seek to reduce tensions until the US and Israel are defeated and forced to pay compensation for damages.
By demanding financial and political compensation as a prerequisite for any cessation of hostilities, the Supreme Leader appears to be prioritizing a "victory-first" doctrine over the economic stabilization sought by international mediators.
Although Iran remains militarily inferior, it has effectively leveraged oil prices, which are now weighing on global economic sentiment and financial markets. Just yesterday, reports suggested that direct US-Iran communications had resumed in recent days. However, Iran’s Foreign Minister quickly dismissed those claims, saying they “appear geared solely to mislead oil traders and the public.” This suggests a clear interest in keeping oil prices elevated, or at least preventing them from falling.
