Published on: 02/11/2026 - 07:10 Last updated: 02/11/2026 - 22:04
On Wednesday, the Iranian Nour News website quoted Ali Shamkhani, advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as saying that his country’s missile capabilities are a red line and are not negotiable. Earlier, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed that his country "will not yield to excessive demands" regarding its nuclear program. He added in a speech he delivered in the middle of Azadi Square in the capital, Tehran, on the occasion of the forty-seventh anniversary of the Iranian Islamic Revolution, “Iran will not surrender to aggression, but we continue the dialogue with full force with neighboring countries in order to establish peace and stability in the region.” This comes hours before an expected meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who seeks to persuade him to exert maximum pressure on Iran. Prior to this meeting, Trump sent conflicting signals, between expressing his hope to reach an agreement with Tehran, and threatening it militarily.
Minister: France intends to increase visas for Iranians seeking asylum
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday that France will increase the number of visas granted to Iranians wishing to seek asylum after the crackdown.
launched by the Iranian authorities recently.
In a speech he delivered before Parliament, Barrow said that Paris wants to support the Iranian people by all possible means.
He added that France would like to help, "particularly by receiving dissidents persecuted by the regime and who are requesting asylum in France. We will increase the number of humanitarian visas for asylum purposes for these individuals whom we must protect."
Advisor to Khamenei: Iranian missile capabilities are a red line
The Iranian Nour News website quoted Ali Shamkhani, advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as saying on Wednesday that his country’s missile capabilities are a red line and are not negotiable.
Pezeshkian: Iran "will not give in to excessive demands" regarding its nuclear program
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that his country “will not yield to excessive demands,” while awaiting a second round of negotiations between it and the United States.
“Our country, Iran, will not yield to their excessive demands,” he added in a speech he delivered in Azadi Square in the capital on the occasion of the forty-seventh anniversary of the Iranian Islamic Revolution. He continued: "Iran will not surrender to aggression, but we continue the dialogue with full force with neighboring countries in order to establish peace and stability in the region."
Pezeshkian: Iran is ready for “all verifications” of the peaceful nature of its nuclear program
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on Wednesday that his country is ready for “any process to verify” the peacefulness of its nuclear program, reiterating that it does not seek to possess nuclear weapons.
“We are not about to possess nuclear weapons,” Pezeshkian said on the forty-seventh anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which is being held this year amid tension with the United States. “We have stated that repeatedly, and we are ready for any verification process.”
The Amiri Diwan: The Emir of Qatar discussed with the US President efforts to reduce escalation in the region
The Emiri Diwan in Qatar said on Wednesday that Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed with US President Donald Trump in a phone call efforts to reduce escalation in the region and support diplomatic efforts aimed at addressing crises through dialogue and peaceful means.
Netanyahu is expected to put pressure on Trump regarding Iran during their meeting today
US President Donald Trump will receive Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday at the White House, amid expectations that the prime minister will push to expand the scope of US talks with Iran to include imposing restrictions on Tehran’s missile arsenal and other security threats that go beyond its nuclear program.
The Israeli President expresses his hope that the US-Israeli talks will be able to undermine the Iranian “evil empire.”
Israeli President Isaac Herzog, during his visit to Australia on Wednesday, expressed his hope that the talks that will be held in Washington later today between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump will contribute to undermining Iran's "evil empire."
Herzog said in Canberra, alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, that he wished Trump and Netanyahu “success in achieving peace,” and that “the next stage in Gaza, which is important for all of us and which I hope will bring a better future for all of us,” will be discussed.
Trump: It is foolish for Iran not to conclude an agreement with America
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he believes that Iran wants to conclude an agreement with the United States regarding its nuclear program and ballistic missile program, indicating that it would be “foolish” not to do so.
Trump in an interview with Fox Business: Iran wants to conclude an agreement and it would be foolish not to take this step
Newspaper: America is considering confiscating tankers carrying Iranian oil to put pressure on Tehran
The Wall Street Journal, citing American officials, reported that the United States has discussed seizing tankers carrying Iranian oil to put pressure on Tehran, but it fears reactions and the impact on global oil markets.
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