Just caught this from CCTV International - Iran's Chief Justice made some interesting remarks about their stance on US relations. The key takeaway here is that they're not shutting the door on talks, but they're drawing a hard line on being pushed around. Basically saying negotiations make sense, but that doesn't mean rolling over to American demands or accepting threats as negotiating tactics.

What stood out to me is the emphasis that Iran doesn't want conflict - and definitely doesn't want a prolonged one. That's actually a pretty clear signal about their position. The whole thing reads like they're signaling they're open to dialogue, but on their own terms, not under duress.

This kind of rhetoric usually matters for understanding how these geopolitical dynamics might play out. Worth paying attention to if you're following Middle East developments and how that could ripple through markets.