Iran Judiciary Chief Says U.S. Cannot Dictate Talks After Battlefield Failures

Iran’s chief judge, Mohammad Javad Larijani, told reporters that the United States has no authority to dictate the terms of diplomatic talks, citing the U.S.’s failures on the battlefield. The statement was made in Tehran, where Larijani addressed a press conference.

Larijani emphasized that the U.S. cannot impose its will on negotiations, arguing that past military setbacks undermine its credibility in diplomatic discussions. He reiterated Iran’s stance that any talks must be based on mutual respect and not on the outcome of military engagements.

The remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, with both sides engaging in separate diplomatic and military activities in the region.