—❗️🇮🇷/🇺🇸 Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei: 'Negotiations with the United States are useless, and will not benefit the country in any way'
In his speech today, the Supreme Leader once again emphasized that negotiating with the U.S. is not of any benefit to the Iranian nation:
'For some time now, you have been hearing, in newspapers, in cyberspace, and in the words of various people, that there is discussion about negotiations with America.
They mention the word 'negotiation', saying, 'Sir, negotiation is a good thing,' as if someone is opposed to the goodness of negotiation. Today, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is one of the busiest foreign ministries globally. That is its job, after all. It negotiates with countries around the world — Eastern, Western, all kinds — it travels back and forth, speaks, and signs agreements.
The exception that exists is America. Of course, I do not mention the Zionist regime because it is not a real country. The Zionist regime is a gang of criminals who came and occupied a land and are committing crimes. That is not a subject of discussion. The exception is America. Why is it an exception? What is the reason?
Negotiating with America has no effect on solving the country's problems. We must understand this. They should not make it seem as if sitting at the table with that government will solve this or that problem. No, not at all.
No problem is solved through negotiations with America. The reason? Experience. In the 2010's, we sat down and negotiated with America for about two years. A treaty was formed with them (JCPOA).
Our government sat down and negotiated. They went, came, sat, stood, negotiated, talked, laughed, shook hands, became friends — they did everything. A treaty was formed. In this treaty, the Iranian side was very generous. It gave many concessions to the other side. But the Americans did not implement the treaty.
The very person who is now in office [Trump] tore up this treaty. He said, 'I will tear it up,' and he did. Even before he came, those with whom this treaty was signed did not implement it. The treaty was meant to lift U.S. sanctions. The U.S. sanctions were not lifted at all.
We should learn from this experience. We gave concessions, we negotiated, we compromised, but we did not achieve any result. That is what happened. Even this treaty, with all the concessions we gave, was still undermined, violated, and torn apart by the other side.
Negotiating with such a government should not be done. Negotiation with them is neither wise, nor intelligent, nor honorable. We must solve our problems internally, not relying on outside factors.
As for the Americans, they comment on us, they talk, they express their opinions, they issue threats. If they threaten us, we will threaten them. If they carry out their threat, we will carry out our threat as well. If they violate the security of our nation, we will undoubtedly violate their security as well. This is our duty.'
@Middle_East_Spectator
In his speech today, the Supreme Leader once again emphasized that negotiating with the U.S. is not of any benefit to the Iranian nation:
'For some time now, you have been hearing, in newspapers, in cyberspace, and in the words of various people, that there is discussion about negotiations with America.
They mention the word 'negotiation', saying, 'Sir, negotiation is a good thing,' as if someone is opposed to the goodness of negotiation. Today, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is one of the busiest foreign ministries globally. That is its job, after all. It negotiates with countries around the world — Eastern, Western, all kinds — it travels back and forth, speaks, and signs agreements.
The exception that exists is America. Of course, I do not mention the Zionist regime because it is not a real country. The Zionist regime is a gang of criminals who came and occupied a land and are committing crimes. That is not a subject of discussion. The exception is America. Why is it an exception? What is the reason?
Negotiating with America has no effect on solving the country's problems. We must understand this. They should not make it seem as if sitting at the table with that government will solve this or that problem. No, not at all.
No problem is solved through negotiations with America. The reason? Experience. In the 2010's, we sat down and negotiated with America for about two years. A treaty was formed with them (JCPOA).
Our government sat down and negotiated. They went, came, sat, stood, negotiated, talked, laughed, shook hands, became friends — they did everything. A treaty was formed. In this treaty, the Iranian side was very generous. It gave many concessions to the other side. But the Americans did not implement the treaty.
The very person who is now in office [Trump] tore up this treaty. He said, 'I will tear it up,' and he did. Even before he came, those with whom this treaty was signed did not implement it. The treaty was meant to lift U.S. sanctions. The U.S. sanctions were not lifted at all.
We should learn from this experience. We gave concessions, we negotiated, we compromised, but we did not achieve any result. That is what happened. Even this treaty, with all the concessions we gave, was still undermined, violated, and torn apart by the other side.
Negotiating with such a government should not be done. Negotiation with them is neither wise, nor intelligent, nor honorable. We must solve our problems internally, not relying on outside factors.
As for the Americans, they comment on us, they talk, they express their opinions, they issue threats. If they threaten us, we will threaten them. If they carry out their threat, we will carry out our threat as well. If they violate the security of our nation, we will undoubtedly violate their security as well. This is our duty.'
@Middle_East_Spectator
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🇱🇧 Lebanese security forces arrested one of the most infamous Lebanese captagon manufacturer, nicknamed Abu-Khalid from the town of Arsal.
This took place after the security forces uncovered that he wasn't the one arrested in 2015 and is in prison now, but someone he paid to be in his place.
He traveled frequently between Lebanon and Syria, and was part of the network that exported to Arab states.
This took place after the security forces uncovered that he wasn't the one arrested in 2015 and is in prison now, but someone he paid to be in his place.
He traveled frequently between Lebanon and Syria, and was part of the network that exported to Arab states.
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🇱🇧l🇸🇾 After rockets and suicide drones, the Syrian army is attacking the Lebanese tribes in Baalbek and Beqaa with ATGMs.
They are also sending regular and elite forces to fight locals and literal villagers.
So far, no comments by the Lebanese army.
They are also sending regular and elite forces to fight locals and literal villagers.
So far, no comments by the Lebanese army.
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🇱🇧l🇸🇾 Rocket artillery from Lebanon towards the Syrian army.
Let's be clear, there is no resistance inside the Syrian towns, no clashes there with the Lebanese although these towns had a decades old Lebanese presence because of marriage and trade.
The Syrian aggression is targeting Lebanese towns, and this is where clashes are ongoing from a far.
So far, there are some Syrians who were deported to the grave. Only few Lebanese injuries reported so far.
The Syrians are capable, so don't underestimate them.
Let's be clear, there is no resistance inside the Syrian towns, no clashes there with the Lebanese although these towns had a decades old Lebanese presence because of marriage and trade.
The Syrian aggression is targeting Lebanese towns, and this is where clashes are ongoing from a far.
So far, there are some Syrians who were deported to the grave. Only few Lebanese injuries reported so far.
The Syrians are capable, so don't underestimate them.
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📹 Another point of view from the Lebanese side.
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🇱🇧 The fifth Shia minister might be the pro-Syrian revolution pro-Joumbat pro-GCC anti-Hezbullah @Nasser_Saidi
What a pathetic state
What a pathetic state
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🇱🇧l🇸🇾 President Aoun called Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to congratulate him and they agreed to coordinate to control the situation on the Lebanese-Syrian border and prevent targeting civilians.
This is the second time such calls take place. This won't solve it snd the Syrians will aggress again.
There should be a suitable Lebanese Syrian dialogue to end this and mark the area and coordinate, else, the Lebanese army should play its role.
Because if they aren't suitable for southern borders or eastern borders, what is there role?
This is the second time such calls take place. This won't solve it snd the Syrians will aggress again.
There should be a suitable Lebanese Syrian dialogue to end this and mark the area and coordinate, else, the Lebanese army should play its role.
Because if they aren't suitable for southern borders or eastern borders, what is there role?
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Lebanese News and Updates
🇱🇧l🇸🇾 President Aoun called Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to congratulate him and they agreed to coordinate to control the situation on the Lebanese-Syrian border and prevent targeting civilians.
🇸🇾l🇱🇧 Unlike what Lebanon claimed, the Syrian transcript doesn't include anything about the border clashes.
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🇮🇱l🇺🇸 US approves possible $7.4B weapons deal to Israel:
· 2,166 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs Increment 1
· 2,800 MK 82 General Purpose, 500-pound bomb bodies
· 13,000 KMU-556E/B
· 3,475 KMU-557E/B
· 1,004 KMU-572E/B
· 17,475 FMU-152A/B fuzes
· 3,000 AGM-114 Hellfire missiles
✍ Do you know that Israel spent a budget in the 2023-2024 war more than Hezbullah and Hamas has in all 40+ years combined.
No let me say more, so you know that Israel spent a budget that is more than Iran, Syria, Hezbullah and Hamas budget in the past 40 years combined?
· 2,166 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs Increment 1
· 2,800 MK 82 General Purpose, 500-pound bomb bodies
· 13,000 KMU-556E/B
· 3,475 KMU-557E/B
· 1,004 KMU-572E/B
· 17,475 FMU-152A/B fuzes
· 3,000 AGM-114 Hellfire missiles
✍ Do you know that Israel spent a budget in the 2023-2024 war more than Hezbullah and Hamas has in all 40+ years combined.
No let me say more, so you know that Israel spent a budget that is more than Iran, Syria, Hezbullah and Hamas budget in the past 40 years combined?
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❗️After the attack two days ago, a new Israeli drone strike in Janta this evening targets allegedly Hezbullah, murdering 6 and injuring 2.
This is one the highest death tolls reported during the ceasefire.
The IDF claims it was a manufacturing site for Hezbullah, and it a " violation of the ceasefire"
This is the 3 such recent attack on Janta, second to cause martyrs.
This is one the highest death tolls reported during the ceasefire.
The IDF claims it was a manufacturing site for Hezbullah, and it a " violation of the ceasefire"
This is the 3 such recent attack on Janta, second to cause martyrs.
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Lebanese News and Updates
❗️After the attack two days ago, a new Israeli drone strike in Janta this evening targets allegedly Hezbullah, murdering 6 and injuring 2.
Man such news is painful and is flashbacks of the war, waiting to wake up to see what bad things happened.
The agreement is clear, the ceasefire is clear, the Israeli continue to step on all red lines.
Who kills 6-8 during a ceasefire, at a site so far and doesn't pose a threat during a ceasefire after a war ended. How is this acceptable.
3 days, 3 consecutive attacks on Lebanon.
What will happen to the kids and teens who will go to the this north each spring and summer.
Anyways, as Hezbullah used to say that each piece of knowledge and weapon was paid by blood to get, today we are seeing this in real time.
These heros will continue to sacrifice, until the conditions are restored and leverage is available again.
The agreement is clear, the ceasefire is clear, the Israeli continue to step on all red lines.
Who kills 6-8 during a ceasefire, at a site so far and doesn't pose a threat during a ceasefire after a war ended. How is this acceptable.
3 days, 3 consecutive attacks on Lebanon.
What will happen to the kids and teens who will go to the this north each spring and summer.
Anyways, as Hezbullah used to say that each piece of knowledge and weapon was paid by blood to get, today we are seeing this in real time.
These heros will continue to sacrifice, until the conditions are restored and leverage is available again.
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🇱🇧 Today, a Lebanese government was formed. The new PM Nawaf Salam announced:
- Reform is the real path to stability
- We affirm our commitment to implementing Resolution 1701 and stressing the completion of Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon
- Committed to reconstruction
- We will work to restore regional and international confidence in Lebanon
- The Lebanese government will work to implement the Taif Agreement
- The Lebanese government will work to establish the law and the state of institutions
- We will implement economic reforms in Lebanon
- The Lebanese government will work to establish the law and the state of institutions
- Reform is the real path to stability
- We affirm our commitment to implementing Resolution 1701 and stressing the completion of Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon
- Committed to reconstruction
- We will work to restore regional and international confidence in Lebanon
- The Lebanese government will work to implement the Taif Agreement
- The Lebanese government will work to establish the law and the state of institutions
- We will implement economic reforms in Lebanon
- The Lebanese government will work to establish the law and the state of institutions
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🇱🇧l🇫🇷 French Ambassador to Lebanon Hervé Magro: "I welcome the formation of the "reform and rescue" government headed by Nawaf Salam. It is the first stage of the upcoming reform workshop, in order to build a state of law, in the service of all citizens."
"France will be there to support the Prime Minister and his team."
"France will be there to support the Prime Minister and his team."
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🇱🇧l🇺🇸 The U.S. (Jewish) embassy in Lebanon:
- We welcome Prime Minister @nawafasalam’s announcement of a proposed cabinet. The Lebanese people deserve a government that will rebuild Lebanese state institutions, fight corruption, and implement needed reforms.
- We urge drafting of a ministerial statement that helps Lebanon turn the corner and chart a path toward achieving these objectives.
- We appreciate PM @nawafasalam’s stated commitment to ensure security and stability in Lebanon by completing the implementation of UNSCR 1701 and obligations under the cessation of hostilities.
- We welcome Prime Minister @nawafasalam’s announcement of a proposed cabinet. The Lebanese people deserve a government that will rebuild Lebanese state institutions, fight corruption, and implement needed reforms.
- We urge drafting of a ministerial statement that helps Lebanon turn the corner and chart a path toward achieving these objectives.
- We appreciate PM @nawafasalam’s stated commitment to ensure security and stability in Lebanon by completing the implementation of UNSCR 1701 and obligations under the cessation of hostilities.
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🇱🇧l🇮🇱 The new Lebanon minister of industry from the LF party, Joe Khoury:
"The region is heading towards peace [with Israel]. We must start preparing ourselves as Lebanese for the period of peace."
"The region is heading towards peace [with Israel]. We must start preparing ourselves as Lebanese for the period of peace."
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🇱🇧l🇺🇸 Parliament speaker Berri met today the U.S envoy Oretgas, and ks quoted saying:
- Israel is an absolute evil and its continued occupation of our lands requires resistance
- Your administration, as a guarantor of the agreement, must oblige "Israel" to implement it fully
- The US administration must oblige "Israel" to implement the provisions of UN Resolution 1701, most notably withdrawal from all Lebanese national territory
- Israel is an absolute evil and its continued occupation of our lands requires resistance
- Your administration, as a guarantor of the agreement, must oblige "Israel" to implement it fully
- The US administration must oblige "Israel" to implement the provisions of UN Resolution 1701, most notably withdrawal from all Lebanese national territory
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