US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed a high-level diplomatic move, as a delegation including envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner departed the United States to hold a series of crucial meetings related to the Iranian file. Rubio explained that the American administration understands the complexities of dealing with decision-making in Tehran, noting that previous attempts to conclude successful agreements have not borne fruit, but Washington will continue to strive for a diplomatic breakthrough.
Rubio stressed that the current focus is entirely on the negotiation track, affirming that any change in this strategy will be announced and clear to all as required by law. Regarding the intensive military presence in the region, the Secretary indicated that the American positioning primarily aims to secure and defend forces against any potential threats detected in previous times.
In contrast, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, issued a strong warning to US President Donald Trump. Mousavi considered that entering a military confrontation with his country would deal a devastating blow to American global hegemony, describing any potential battle as a 'historical lesson' that would force Washington to reconsider its aggressive policies.
The Iranian military commander denounced the contradiction in American rhetoric, questioning the utility of brandishing the military option at a time when there is talk of a desire for negotiation. Mousavi affirmed that the language of threats would not work with Tehran, and that the American administration must choose one path instead of combining military pressure with diplomatic calls.
For his part, the spokesman for the National Security Committee in the Iranian Parliament, Ibrahim Rezaei, reviewed the features of his country's negotiating position ahead of the Geneva round. Rezaei affirmed that the Iranian team had prepared a comprehensive package of technical and political proposals, despite a state of pessimism due to previous experiences with the United States and what he described as Washington's repeated 'breach of promises'.
The Iranian official set red lines for the upcoming negotiations, announcing that Tehran would not accept discussing a halt to uranium enrichment or agreeing to transfer its enriched stockpile outside its borders. He indicated that the American side had shown understanding of these conditions in preliminary deliberations, which sets a specific framework for the anticipated technical discussions that will begin within days.
Rezaei also clarified that the agenda of the Geneva negotiations would be limited to the nuclear file and ways to de-escalate, and would not address the Iranian missile program or Tehran's regional influence under any circumstances. He stressed that the goal of presenting the package of proposals is to demonstrate good faith and avoid wasting time, while Iranian caution remains in place regarding American promises.
These political and military tensions come at a time when international circles are awaiting the start of a new round of negotiations in the Swiss city of Geneva next Tuesday. These talks are being mediated by the Sultanate of Oman, which seeks to bridge the views between the two parties and prevent the region from sliding into a comprehensive confrontation amid verbal escalation and field mobilization.
Trump must know that any battle against Iran will teach him a historical lesson, and will make him stop issuing threats in the world.
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Iranian Warnings to Trump and Intensive American Moves Ahead of Anticipated Geneva Negotiations