Iran Draws the Line: IRGC Declares ‘Off-Limits’ Topics For Talks; ‘Defense Non-Negotiable’

Tensions rise ahead of the second round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issues a stern warning to Washington. In a bold statement, IRGC spokesman Ali Mohammad Naini declared that Iran’s military power, national defense, and regional influence are "red lines" that are not up for discussion or negotiation under any circumstances. The warning comes just days before Iran and the U.S. are set to resume indirect talks in Oman on April 19. Tehran has made it clear that its missile capabilities and support for the so-called "Axis of Resistance"—including Hezbollah, Houthis, Hamas, and Iraqi militias—are non-negotiable.