live U.S. Senate rejects resolution to end involvement in Iran conflict
The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution on Wednesday that would have directed President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran...
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, rejected U.S. negotiations and criticized Israel in a speech on August 24, 2025, emphasizing that Iran would not bow to foreign demands and reaffirming the nation's stance on sovereignty and resistance.
In a speech in Tehran on August 24, 2025, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, rejected the idea of negotiating with the United States, calling it an "unsolvable issue" and stressing that Iran would not yield to American demands. He emphasized that the Iranian nation was deeply offended by U.S. expectations and would resist any attempts at foreign control.
Khamenei also criticized those who urged direct negotiations with the U.S., calling them "superficial" and asserting that the core issue lay beyond talks. He highlighted that the real problem was not about engaging in diplomacy, but maintaining Iran's independence and sovereignty.
He further discussed the recent conflict, claiming that Iran's enemies had believed the attack would destabilize the government. "They were so convinced that the attack would shake the foundation of the Islamic Republic," Khamenei said.
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The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution on Wednesday that would have directed President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress formally authorised military action.
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