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Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario , for high-stakes talks with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister as Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine’s power grid. The meeting, hosted by Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand , comes at a critical moment as rolling blackouts sweep across Ukraine ahead of winter. Foreign ministers from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union posed for a family photo before beginning discussions. Ukraine’s foreign minister is expected to brief the group on the humanitarian and security consequences of Russia’s latest attacks, which have left millions vulnerable to freezing temperatures. The summit is not limited to Ukraine. Ministers are also addressing broader geopolitical challenges, including instability in the Middle East and shifting trade relationships. Still, Ukraine remains the centerpiece of the agenda, with G7 leaders reaffirming ...

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Khamenei Rejects U.S. Cooperation Over Washington’s Support for Israel

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with students in Tehran, Iran, November 3, 2025.

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has declared that any prospect of cooperation between Tehran and Washington is impossible as long as the United States continues to support Israel and maintain its military presence in the Middle East. His remarks, delivered during a gathering in Tehran, underscore the enduring hostility between the two nations despite intermittent diplomatic overtures.

Khamenei stated that while American officials occasionally express interest in working with Iran, such cooperation cannot occur under current U.S. policies. He specifically cited Washington’s backing of what he called the “accursed Zionist regime,” its network of regional military bases, and its interference in Middle Eastern affairs as the main obstacles.

The comments come at a time when the U.S. administration has signaled openness to dialogue, with President Donald Trump previously suggesting that “the hand of friendship and cooperation” was extended to Iran. However, Khamenei dismissed such gestures as incompatible with America’s actions in the region.

This latest statement highlights the deep geopolitical rift that continues to define U.S.-Iran relations. While the two countries have engaged in limited nuclear negotiations in recent years, progress has been repeatedly derailed by regional conflicts, sanctions, and mutual distrust.

Analysts note that Khamenei’s remarks serve both as a reaffirmation of Iran’s hardline stance and as a message to domestic audiences on the anniversary of the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover in Tehran—a symbolic reminder of the revolution’s anti-American roots.

With tensions still high following clashes involving Israel and Iran earlier this year, the Supreme Leader’s words suggest that any breakthrough in U.S.-Iran relations remains unlikely unless Washington fundamentally shifts its Middle East strategy.


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