Khamenei Rejects U.S. Negotiation Offer

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has rejected the United States' offer to negotiate, stating that such talks are merely a means for "bullying governments" to impose their demands, Orda reports, citing Reuters.

While he did not directly mention the U.S., Khamenei emphasized that these negotiations are not intended to resolve issues but to enforce the other party's expectations.

This response follows U.S. President Donald Trump's acknowledgment of sending a letter to Khamenei proposing a new deal to limit Iran's nuclear program.

However, Khamenei dismissed the idea, asserting that Iran would not accept demands that would compromise its defense capabilities and regional influence. ​

Khamenei's stance reflects Iran's longstanding resistance to U.S. pressure, underscoring the challenges in diplomatic relations between the two nations.