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Iran’s top military officer asks why Trump speaks of negotiations if he wants war

Feb 15, 2026, 11:04 GMT+0

Iran’s armed forces chief Abdolrahim Mousavi warned US President Donald Trump that any conflict with Iran would be lesson for him, and questioned Washington’s stated interest in negotiations.

“He will enter a battle that will serve as a lesson, the outcome of which will ensure he no longer blusters on the world stage.”

He also challenged Trump’s approach, asking why the US president talks about negotiations if he intends to pursue war.

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