Iran judiciary chief says Tehran open to US talks but against policy ‘imposition’
Iran's judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei stated that Tehran is open to negotiations with the US but refuses to accept policy 'imposition' under threat. He emphasized Iran's commitment to its principles and rejection of war, while asserting that the US achieved nothing during the recent conflict. Talks between the two nations have stalled following a brief ceasefire, amid ongoing tensions including a US naval blockade and Iran's restriction of the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Iran's judiciary chief says Tehran is open to US talks but opposes policy 'imposition'.
- ▪Recent talks stalled after a fragile ceasefire, with the US imposing a naval blockade and Iran restricting the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Iran's Supreme Leader claimed the US suffered a 'disgraceful defeat' and vowed to protect nuclear and missile capabilities.
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Iran judiciary chief says Tehran open to US talks but against policy ‘imposition’Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA mural displaying Iranian missiles striking a US Navy ship in Tehran on April 16. PHOTO: ARASH KHAMOOSHI/NYTIMESPublished May 01, 2026, 06:57 PMUpdated May 01, 2026, 07:56 PMListenTEHRAN – Iran’s judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said on May 1 that Tehran remained open to talks with the US but would not accept what he called policy “imposition” under threat.“The Islamic republic has never shied away from negotiations... but we certainly do not accept imposition,” Mr Ejei said in a video carried by the judiciary’s Mizan Online website. “We do not welcome war in any way; we do not want war, (and) we do not want its continuation,” he said.
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