Iran’s Larijani refutes claims Tehran pushed to resume US talks

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 2, 2026 at 08:16 AM

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Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, refuted US media reports on March 2, 2026, claiming he sought to resume nuclear talks with the United States through Omani mediators. This denial follows a Wall Street Journal report stating Larijani's push occurred after the US and Israel killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Larijani stated Iran would not negotiate with the US and criticized former President Trump's policies, accusing him of prioritizing Israel and endangering American soldiers. The US and Israel have continued attacks across Iran, while Iran has responded by targeting US assets in the Middle East. Iran's Foreign Minister has condemned the killing of Khamenei as terrorism in a letter to the UN, describing the attacks as a dangerous escalation.

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The US and Israel continued attacks across Iran on Monday.

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At least three US service members were killed in an operation against Iran on Sunday.

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Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint attack by the US and Israel.

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The Wall Street Journal claimed Larijani made the push through Omani mediators after Khamenei's death.

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Ali Larijani refuted media reports claiming he pushed to resume nuclear talks with Washington.

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US Central Command (CENTCOM) 30% Abbas Araghchi 30% Antonio Guterres 30% Hezbollah 40% UN 40% Washington 50% Donald Trump ×260% Ali Khamenei ×270% Israel ×480% Ali Larijani ×590% United States ×7100% Iran ×10100%

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iran 100% us talks 90% ali larijani 90% united states 80% attacks on iran 80% israel 70% nuclear talks 70% ali khamenei 60% middle east 60% regional war 50%