Iran has categorically dismissed the possibility of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Mohsen Rezaei, a senior adviser to Khamenei, stated that such an encounter “will not happen” as negotiations between Tehran and Washington remain stalled. He attributed the deadlock to Trump's actions, urging the US to release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets to restore trust. Rezaei warned that failure to resolve the situation could lead to military escalation, potentially expanding conflicts into the Indian Ocean and other regions. Additionally, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi echoed these sentiments, describing Trump's willingness to meet as unrealistic. He noted that the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has a strong grip on Iran's affairs since assuming leadership after his father's death. The ongoing conflict has seen recent military actions, with the US striking Iranian radar sites in response to drone launches. Tehran accused Washington of violating a fragile ceasefire and warned of consequences for its actions.