Iran’s national security secretary Ali Larijani on Monday declared the Islamic Republic “will not negotiate with the United States” as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as Bitcoin’s “digital gold” narrative is once again put to the test.

The Diplomatic Door Slams Shut

Larijani dismissed Wall Street Journal reports that Tehran sought dialogue through Omani mediators. 

The statement carries extraordinary weight—Larijani is an influential voice following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

The hardened stance eliminates the near-term de-escalation trade. When Khamenei’s death was confirmed, markets briefly rallied on hopes Iran’s leadership vacuum might…

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