Iran has declared its readiness for a long-term military confrontation with the United States, asserting that the window for diplomatic negotiations has closed.

Kamal Kharrazi, head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations and a senior advisor to the Supreme Leader, stated in a recent interview that diplomacy is no longer a viable option as long as the U.S. and Israel continue their military campaign.

Key Statements from Kamal Kharrazi
Failure of Diplomacy: Kharrazi accused the U.S. of failing to understand "the language of diplomacy," pointing out that joint U.S.-Israeli strikes were launched even as potential discussions were being explored.

Trust Deficit: He characterized President Donald Trump as a leader who "does not keep his promises," reinforcing Tehran's current stance that engagement with the current U.S. administration is futile.

Economic Strategy: Kharrazi emphasized that the conflict is placing immense economic pressure on the global stage, specifically citing risks to energy supplies and rising inflation. He suggested that if these pressures intensify, other nations—including Arab Gulf states—may eventually pressure Washington to halt its aggression.

Conflict Overview
The current hostilities escalated sharply following the massive U.S.-Israeli joint operation launched on February 28, which reportedly resulted in the death of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In the days since, Iran has maintained a defiant posture:

Retaliation: Tehran continues to launch drone and missile strikes targeting Israeli territory and U.S. military installations across Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.

Casualties: Iranian media reports that civilian and military deaths from the ongoing airstrikes have exceeded 1,200.

Regional Impact: The conflict has already disrupted major shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, causing global oil prices to fluctuate wildly between $90 and $120 per barrel.

While President Trump recently suggested the war could be "very complete" soon, Kharrazi’s comments indicate that the new Iranian leadership under Mojtaba Khamenei is digging in for a protracted struggle.