As millions of Iranians took to the streets to mark the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, the Iranian government issued a defiant message to Washington. Ali Shamkhani, a senior adviser to the Supreme Leader, declared that Iran’s ballistic missile program remains a “red line” and is strictly non-negotiable. Speaking during the “22 Bahman” rallies in Tehran, where wreckage of Israeli drones from last June’s conflict was prominently displayed, Shamkhani warned that even a limited military strike would be viewed as an act of war with global consequences.
This hardening stance coincides with a critical diplomatic juncture. While indirect nuclear talks in Oman last week were described by both sides as a “good start,” a deep divide remains over the scope of a future deal. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have insisted that any “Great Deal” must include limits on Tehran’s missile arsenal and regional proxies. Conversely, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated on Wednesday that Tehran will only discuss the nuclear file, seeking sanctions relief in exchange for capping uranium enrichment at 20%.
Iran’s missile capabilities are its red line and are not a subject to be negotiated, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader has said.https://t.co/JsTsYMQ0tP
— Dawn.com (@dawn_com) February 11, 2026
The tension reached the White House today as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged President Trump to reject any “narrow” agreement. As the U.S. weighs sending a second aircraft carrier to the region, the next round of Muscat talks will determine if diplomacy can survive this “clash of red lines.”
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