Hassan Rouhani
On Israel’s army Radio, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said that “Iran has no chance in this war. Therefore, there is an opportunity there, through the tough economic pressure and the comprehensive sanctions, to prevent war, to achieve the objectives without war.”
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the Trump administration is “suffering from mental disability” and acting as “no sane person.”
Iran’s naval commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi warns that Iran could strike another American target, “and the enemy knows it.”
U.S. President Donald Trump has shown a willingness for talks with Tehran, though he added: “No preconditions. If they want to meet, I’ll meet. Anytime they want.”
Iranian president rejects negotiations with Trump
“Today’s situation is not suitable for talks, and our choice is resistance only,” said Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, according to the state news agency IRNA.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the other signatories—Britain Germany, Russia, France and China—were told in advance of the move.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration is “trampling on international regulations about the Golan.”
Iraq has supported Iran’s quest for regional hegemony, from allowing it to manufacture and upgrade missiles to threatening Americans.
Mohammad Javad Zarif had announced his resignation on Instagram: “I am apologising you for all the shortcomings … in the past years during my time as foreign minister. … I thank the Iranian nation and officials.”
“I am apologising you for all the shortcomings ... in the past years during my time as foreign minister. ... I thank the Iranian nation and officials,” Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif posted on Instagram.
Domestic unrest—combined with an aggressive expansionist ideology in the region, and the increasing military threats to Israel and the West—could be an explosive combination.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told state television, “if someday, the United States decides to block Iran’s oil [exports], no oil will be exported from the Persian Gulf.”
