Iran Will Not Negotiate Under US 'Bullying', Supreme Leader Says
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has asserted that Tehran will not be coerced into negotiations, dismissing the US's offer as an attempt to "impose their own expectations". The US President Donald Trump had sent a letter to Iran's top authority proposing talks on nuclear deal, but Khamenei described it as an attempt at "bullying" and stated that Iran would not accept any new demands. This stance reflects Tehran's resolve to maintain its sovereignty in the face of external pressure.
- The language used by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei suggests a deep-seated mistrust between Iran and the US, which may be difficult to overcome, potentially leading to further escalation.
- Will the international community find a middle ground that balances Iran's concerns about coercion with the need for diplomatic engagement on sensitive issues like nuclear non-proliferation?