ERBIL, Kurdistan Region of Iraq – Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday said that Iran is not looking for a ceasefire, as the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to throw the region into chaos.

“We are definitely not looking for a ceasefire; we believe that the aggressor should be punched in the mouth so that he learns a lesson so that he will never think of attacking our beloved Iran again.”

The US and Israel started targeting Iran in late February, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and targeting the Islamic republic's leadership, institutions, and military capabilities. Iran has returned fire by targeting US interests across the Middle East, including American diplomatic missions and military bases.

The US-Israeli campaign marks the second aggression by the two countries against Iran in less that 12 months. Israel attacked Iran and killed several of its top leaders during what is now known as the 12-Day War. The June conflict saw the US get invovled on Israel's side in its final stages.

“The Zionist regime sees its shameful existence as a continuation of the cycle of 'war-negotiation-ceasefire and then war again' to consolidate its dominance. We will break this cycle,” Ghalibaf added.

Both attacks on Iran come during nuclear negotiations between Iran and the US.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told PBS News earlier on Tuesday that “I don't think talking with the Americans would be on our agenda anymore,” citing Tehran's “very bitter experience” in previous talks with Washington.

Ghalibaf warned on Saturday that: “As long as the presence of US bases in the region continue, the countries will not enjoy peace.”

“Iranian officials and people are united on this principle,” the parliament speaker added.