Iranian President: Negotiation Does Not Mean Surrender
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, May 18 (Reporter Chen Xiao, Shadati) - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stated on social media on the 18th that negotiations do not mean surrender. Iran will conduct negotiations based on the maintenance of dignity, strength, and national rights, and will never make concessions on the legitimate rights of the people and the country.
Raisi said: "We will serve the people in a rational manner and do our utmost until the last moment to defend Iran's interests and dignity."
Earlier that day, U.S. President Trump, in a media interview, stated that after receiving Iran's "disappointing" latest proposal, he is not considering making any concessions to Iran. Trump also posted on social media that even if Iran "lays down its weapons," "raises its hands," "waves a white flag," and signs a "surrender document," the U.S. "fake news" media would still say that Iran has achieved victory over the United States.
Iranian President Raisi asserted that negotiations do not equate to surrender, emphasizing the importance of dignity and national rights during discussions. On the same day, U.S. President Trump rejected any concessions to Iran, labeling their latest proposal as disappointing. Raisi's comments reflect Iran's commitment to defending its interests and dignity in the face of U.S. pressure.
- Iranian President Raisi stated that negotiations do not imply surrender.
- Iran will negotiate based on dignity and national rights.
- U.S. President Trump expressed no intention to make concessions to Iran.
- Trump described Iran's latest proposal as disappointing.
- Trump commented on the media's portrayal of Iran's actions.