Iran rejects US negotiations under threats, says ‘do whatever the hell you want’
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Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ruled out negotiations with the United States under pressure, responding to US President Donald Trump’s call for talks on a new nuclear deal.
“It is unacceptable for us that they (the US) give orders and make threats. I won’t even negotiate with you. Do whatever the hell you want,” Pezeshkian was quoted as saying by Iranian state media on Tuesday.
His remarks come after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared on Saturday that Tehran would not be forced into negotiations. This followed Trump’s statement that he had sent a letter urging Iran to engage in talks.
While Trump has expressed willingness for a deal, he has reinstated the “maximum pressure” strategy aimed at isolating Iran economically and reducing its oil exports. In an interview with Fox Business, he said Iran could be dealt with “militarily, or you make a deal” to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Iran maintains that it does not seek nuclear weapons but has significantly ramped up uranium enrichment. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that Iran is enriching uranium up to 60 per cent purity, nearing weapons-grade levels.
Since 2019, Iran has accelerated its nuclear programme, a year after Trump withdrew from the 2015 nuclear agreement and reimposed sanctions that have severely impacted Iran’s economy.
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Bengaluru: PUC student dies by suicide, hours after results were declared
Bengaluru (PTI): A second-year Pre-University Course student allegedly died by suicide at her residence here, hours after the exam results were announced, police said on Friday.
Tanushree (17), a science student, reportedly failed in three subjects, which is suspected to be the trigger behind her taking such an extreme step, they said.
However, no suicide note was recovered from the spot, except her hall ticket, which was found lying on the bed.
According to police, the incident came to light on Thursday around 3.30 pm, shortly after the results were announced.
She hung herself from the ceiling fan when no one was at home. Her mother had gone to work, a senior police officer said.
Citing preliminary inquiry, the officer said it is a clear-cut case of suicide. She was apparently distressed over failing in three subjects and had also called her friends to discuss the same.
When she did not respond to their calls and messages later, her friends decided to check on her, he said.
Based on her mother's complaint, a case of unnatural death has been filed, with Hebbal police investigation indicating it to be a case of suicide, police added.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
