As fully expected, Iran in a new Tuesday statement rejected the possibility of nuclear talks with the US under the Trump administration so long as it is threatened.  Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has ruled out any dialogue “while being threatened” – as cited in state media. That’s when he used some colorful words expressing that Trump can do “whatever the hell you want.” Iran has greatly struggled economically, but has endured – as is deepening relations with Russia and China. “It is unacceptable for us that they (the US) give orders and make threats. I won’t even negotiate with you. Do whatever the hell you want,” Pezeshkian stated. This is part of the continuing response to President Trump’s saying late last week he had sent a letter to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urging Tehran to come to the table for new talks. On Saturday, Khamenei had stressed that the Islamic Republic will be bullied into talks with the US as it exerts a “maximum pressure” campaign, targeting Iran’s oil revenue. This after Trump had already pulled of the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal in April of 2018. Iranian leaders have repeatedly said over the years they can no longer trust Washington to stick to […]