Iran says talks with US never stopped, warns it will defend its dignity

“We do not welcome war, but we are not afraid of it,” he said, according to IRIB. “If our dignity is threatened, we will fight for our dignity, this is the firm position of our nation.” He added that Iran remains open to diplomacy but stressed that negotiations must be grounded in reason. “We certainly do not accept imposition. An enemy that has not achieved any of its goals and objectives through aggression and threats cannot be imposing or demanding at the negotiating table either.” The chief justice also said Tehran would seek accountability through legal channels. “We will pursue and punish war criminals and obtain compensation from them,” he said.