Khamenei of Iran Denounces Negotiation With U.S. but Seems to Leave Door Ajar
New York Times
Both President Trump and Iranian officials have shown interest in negotiations. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called the idea unwise, but stopped short of ordering his government not to engage.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/world/europe/khamenei-iran-us-negotiations.html