Iran Refuses Ceasefire Talks Amid Ongoing Israeli Strikes, Official Says

Iran has made it clear to Qatar and Oman, who are acting as mediators, that it will not enter ceasefire negotiations as long as Israeli strikes persist, a source with knowledge of the discussions told Reuters on Sunday.

“The Iranians informed Qatari and Omani mediators that they will only pursue serious negotiations once Iran has completed its response to the Israeli pre-emptive strikes,” said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the conflict.

Iran made it “clear that it will not negotiate while under attack,” the official said.

In a surprise offensive early Friday morning, Israel carried out a major strike against Iran, targeting and eliminating key figures within Iran’s military leadership and inflicting significant damage on its nuclear infrastructure. 

Israeli officials have indicated that the operation marks the beginning of a broader campaign, with further escalation expected in the days ahead.

Source: Reuters