Tehran, May 1 -- Iran's Supreme Court Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has asserted that Tehran has maintained a continuous channel for talks with the United States, despite the ongoing military tensions.

"We do not welcome war, but we are not afraid of it," the Chief Justice remarked, according to the state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). He further emphasised the country's resolve, stating, "If our dignity is threatened, we will fight for our dignity; this is the firm position of our nation."

Elaborating on the Islamic Republic's diplomatic stance, Mohseni-Ejei noted that while Iran "always welcomed negotiations", any such engagement must be "based on logic and rationality."

In a report by the Tehra...