Indirect talks offer a chance to evaluate Washington's seriousness about a political solution with Iran."

A few bullets are going to be fired into that empty skull of his and he'll be drinking from the chalice of a cursed death... He makes threats and then backs down! The result? The situation in America gets worse by the day. Just yesterday, it was announced that his actions have caused $3 trillion in damage to the US economy."

Kayhan, which has been a key voice for hardliners for decades, has always been critical of diplomacy and engagement with the West. And this satire piece is no exception to that trend,

This reckless language is like giving Trump a free pass to act against Iran. It is not resistance — it is self-sabotage.”

There are many forces against diplomacy, both in Washington and Tehran and also across the region. And they are trying to prevent diplomacy and sabotage negotiations. This satire piece is just one example of how anti-diplomacy forces try to poison the possibility and the process of these very sensitive talks."

The risk of a war between Israel and the United States on the one hand and Iran on the other has never been higher."

We support justice through legitimate international means, not threats that harm our credibility. The pen should defend national interests, not endanger them.”

I’ve left instructions — if they do it, they get obliterated, there won’t be anything left.”

The Islamic Republic’s stance is clear: Soleimani's case must be pursued legally. Publishing threats damages the country's standing and gives our enemies ammunition.”

Such an act will have severe consequences for them,

If the talks aren't successful, Iran is going to be in great danger. Iran can't have a nuclear weapon. It will be a very dangerous day for Iran."

They wanted to use intermediators. I don't think that's necessarily true anymore. I think they're concerned; I think they feel vulnerable."