Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program. During a meeting with officials, Khamenei described the U.S. approach as emanating from an “aggressive government” seeking to impose its demands rather than genuinely addressing existing issues. He expressed concerns that such negotiations would compel Iran to limit its defense capabilities, restrict international engagements, and impose conditions on missile range and production. Khamenei emphasized that these were not negotiations but rather dictations. Meanwhile, President Trump conveyed that he hoped for a diplomatic resolution, asserting that military conflict would be catastrophic. Iran’s UN mission reported no receipt of any communication from Trump to Khamenei. This ongoing stalemate underscores the complexities and tensions in U.S.-Iran relations, with implications for regional security and the global geopolitical landscape.
