Iran’s Khamenei Calls Trump Liar, Condemns Peace Claims Amid Mideast Tensions

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, calling him a liar for claiming to seek peace in the Middle East while the U.S. supports Israel militarily, including providing bombs used in Gaza. Khamenei condemned Trump’s statements on the nuclear negotiations, dismissing U.S. threats and proposals as embarrassing and untrustworthy. He reiterated that Israel is the root cause of conflict in the region, labeling it a 'cancerous tumor' that must be uprooted. Despite the hostility, Iran's government expressed willingness to continue nuclear talks but emphasized that Iran will not abandon its right to uranium enrichment for peaceful purposes. Iranian officials also warned that U.S. inconsistency in negotiations prolongs the process and that Tehran is monitored extensively by the U.N. nuclear watchdog. Meanwhile, Trump has threatened to escalate military action if Iran does not quickly comply with U.S. demands regarding its nuclear program.