Iran will 'never' request talks with US, deputy foreign minister says

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi emphatically stated that Iran will not engage in negotiations with the US, criticizing the U.S. for its stance on international law during wartime. Gharibabadi dismissed the idea of discussions about international law as laughable, emphasizing that the U.S. is not in a position to lecture Iran on this matter. This declaration underscores the escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S., particularly in the Strait of Hormuz region, where conflicts could have significant global implications due to its strategic importance for oil shipments.