{"id":328478,"date":"2025-02-09T11:54:40","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T10:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=328478"},"modified":"2025-11-04T19:41:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T18:41:05","slug":"irans-leadership-unites-behind-khameneis-hardline-stance-against-u-s-negotiations-as-currency-crisis-deepens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/irans-leadership-unites-behind-khameneis-hardline-stance-against-u-s-negotiations-as-currency-crisis-deepens\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran\u2019s Leadership Unites Behind Khamenei\u2019s Hardline Stance Against U.S. Negotiations"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_328479\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-328479\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-328479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mohammad-bagher-ghalibaf-08022025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mohammad-bagher-ghalibaf-08022025.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mohammad-bagher-ghalibaf-08022025-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mohammad-bagher-ghalibaf-08022025-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mohammad-bagher-ghalibaf-08022025-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mohammad-bagher-ghalibaf-08022025-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mohammad-bagher-ghalibaf-08022025-696x391.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-328479\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf addressing IRGC commanders on February 8, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><em>Three-minutes read<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One day after the regime\u2019s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei categorically rejected negotiations with the United States, top officials across the Iranian government reaffirmed their alignment with his directive, emphasizing that only discussions with European nations would continue. However, the immediate economic fallout of his remarks has exacerbated Iran\u2019s financial crisis, with the Iranian rial plunging to an all-time low and gold prices skyrocketing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fatemeh Mohajerani, spokesperson for the Masoud Pezeshkian government, reinforced this position in a statement on February 8, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasnimnews.com\/fa\/news\/1403\/11\/20\/3254127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stating<\/a>: \u201cThe government\u2019s strategy is to ensure a single, unified voice from Iran. Everyone understands that Iran will not engage in dishonorable negotiations.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Khamenei, in <a href=\"https:\/\/farsi.khamenei.ir\/news-content?id=59269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">his February 8 address<\/a> to the regime\u2019s Air Force commanders, dismissed any possibility of talks with the United States, saying: \u201cNegotiation with America does not solve any problems. It is neither rational, nor intelligent, nor honorable.\u201d His speech marked a stark departure from recent diplomatic maneuvering by Iranian officials who had previously signaled openness to indirect backchannel discussions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Khamenei?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Khamenei<\/a> Sends Zarif to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Davos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Davos<\/a> in Desperate Attempt to Deflect Global Pressure<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OfLG3FKqPh\">https:\/\/t.co\/OfLG3FKqPh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iran_policy\/status\/1882526217586299072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Parliament and Government Fall in Line<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tabnak.ir\/fa\/news\/1287754\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ghalibaf swiftly echoed<\/a> Khamenei\u2019s position, stating on February 8: \u201cThe Supreme Leader made our stance on negotiations crystal clear. I expect the government to fully implement his guidance.\u201d Ghalibaf also cautioned against creating internal political rifts over the issue, urging officials not to frame the debate as a simplistic \u201cnegotiation: yes or no\u201d binary.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Foreign Minister Abbas <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asriran.com\/fa\/news\/1036269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Araghchi also aligned<\/a> himself with Khamenei\u2019s directive, expressing skepticism about any potential dialogue with Washington. \u201cThere is no basis for fair negotiations with the United States. We have already negotiated in good faith, and upheld our commitments, and what did they do? They tore up the agreement,\u201d he said, referencing former U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s 2018 withdrawal from the nuclear deal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meanwhile, President Massoud <a href=\"https:\/\/fararu.com\/fa\/news\/830419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pezeshkian publicly praised<\/a> Khamenei\u2019s speech, calling it \u201ca beautiful and wise address.\u201d However, his administration now faces mounting pressure to clarify its economic and diplomatic roadmap amid worsening financial turmoil.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Khamenei?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Khamenei<\/a> Spins Narratives to Boost Low Morale Amid <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a>\u2019s Mounting Crises<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zEOHf5dAQf\">https:\/\/t.co\/zEOHf5dAQf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iran_policy\/status\/1882417249023123841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Economic Fallout<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Iranian economy is already feeling the shockwaves of Khamenei\u2019s rejection of U.S. talks. On February 9, the U.S. dollar traded at an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.khabarfoori.com\/%D8%A8%D8%AE%D8%B4-%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AF%DB%8C-145\/3123836-%D8%AF%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%B2-%D9%87%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%87%D9%85-%D8%B9%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B1-%DA%A9%D8%B1%D8%AF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unprecedented 90,000 tomans<\/a> in Iran\u2019s free market\u2014marking a new record low for the Iranian currency. Concurrently, gold prices soared, with the price of a new-design gold coin surpassing 74 million tomans, setting another historic high.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This economic volatility is a direct consequence of investor fears that Iran\u2019s continued isolation will further restrict its access to global markets. The timing is particularly dire given the already precarious state of the Iranian economy, which has been crippled by international sanctions, mismanagement, and soaring inflation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite Iran\u2019s worsening domestic crisis, Khamenei doubled down on his defiant posture during a <a href=\"https:\/\/farsi.khamenei.ir\/news-content?id=59285\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">meeting with senior Hamas leaders<\/a> on February 9, stating that \u201cWashington\u2019s threats have no impact on the mindset of Iranian officials.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The latest policy shift has also drawn responses from Washington. A U.S. State Department spokesperson warned that if Tehran refuses negotiations, it will continue to face <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cmaximum pressure\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> through economic sanctions and diplomatic isolation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Khamenei?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Khamenei<\/a> Targets U.S. in Speech to Mask <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iranian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iranian<\/a> Regime\u2019s Strategic Weakness<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/so3c1hhMdx\">https:\/\/t.co\/so3c1hhMdx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iran_policy\/status\/1877083775315644872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 8, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Political Tensions<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/iranian-regime-infighting\/iranian-officials-anti-u-s-rhetoric-clash-with-diplomatic-overtures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khamenei\u2019s anti-U.S. stance<\/a> has been widely endorsed by extremist factions, it has also sparked renewed debate among <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rival factions.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Some analysts argue that Khamenei\u2019s shift represents a reversal of his previous, more ambiguous statements on diplomacy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hesamodin Ashna, a former advisor to ex-President Hassan Rouhani, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hesamodin1\/status\/1888054448905203715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">suggested on social media<\/a> that Khamenei\u2019s words should not be seen as an absolute ban on talks, but rather a call for \u201cintelligent and honorable negotiations.\u201d His interpretation, however, was swiftly condemned by Khamenei\u2019s media office as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.khabaronline.ir\/news\/2021968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201ca blatant distortion\u201d<\/a> of the Supreme Leader\u2019s intent.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additionally, former MP Akbar Alami pointed out inconsistencies in Tehran\u2019s diplomatic history: \u201cIf Iran could negotiate with Saddam Hussein after his betrayal of the 1975 Algiers Agreement and even after his invasion, why is talking to Washington now deemed impossible?\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meanwhile, calls for the regime\u2019s president Pezeshkian\u2019s resignation have begun circulating in some political circles. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.javanonline.ir\/fa\/news\/1281317\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRGC-run Javan warned<\/a> that \u201cthe government must immediately align with the Supreme Leader\u2019s stance\u2014anything less would be unacceptable.\u201d Rumors of Pezeshkian\u2019s potential resignation gained traction, prompting his media team to issue a denial, calling the speculation \u201cwishful thinking by a few delusional minds.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite official denials, frustration within the Pezeshkian administration is evident. Self-proclaimed \u201creformist\u201d voices are increasingly pressuring the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">regime\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> president to clarify his position, with some urging him to either \u201cdeliver on his promises or step down.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three-minutes read One day after the regime&rsquo;s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei categorically rejected negotiations with the United States, top officials across the Iranian government reaffirmed their alignment with his directive, [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":328479,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[277,5480],"class_list":{"0":"post-328478","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news","8":"tag-iran-news","9":"tag-ali-khamenei"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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