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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Dr Boby Chemmanur felicitated at Vidhana Soudha by Speaker UT Khader for world record run
Bengaluru: Dr Boby Chemmanur was felicitated by Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader Fareed at a special function held at Vidhana Soudha.
Dr Chemmanur, popularly known as “BoChe”, was honoured for successfully completing an 812-kilometre run aimed at spreading the message of world peace. The achievement earned him recognition in the Unique World Records and the Guinness World Records.
Dr Chemmanur has also received several prestigious awards and honours, including the Mother Teresa Award, for his contributions to social service.
Speaker U.T. Khader also spoke about Dr Chemmanur’s achievement in the Legislative Assembly and congratulated him for the accomplishment.
Deputy Speaker Rudrappa Lamani, Agriculture Minister Cheluvarayaswamy and MLA and Chief Minister’s legal advisor Ponnanna were present on the occasion.
