An adviser to Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated on Wednesday that the country has no intention of holding talks with the United States and is prepared for a long war. The statement was made by Mohammad Mokhbar during an appearance on Iran’s state television, according to a BBC report.

Mokhbar said Iran has no trust in the Americans and sees no basis for negotiations, asserting that the country could continue fighting as long as it wishes. His remarks reflect Tehran’s hardened stance amid ongoing regional tensions and strained relations with Washington.

The comments come as Iran continues to face regional instability, including displacement in Lebanon due to Israeli attacks and other regional security challenges, according to related reports cited in the same source.