Iran's Khamenei Expresses Doubts Over US Nuclear Talks Success

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed skepticism about the likelihood of a successful nuclear deal with the United States, contradicting President Donald Trump's recent optimism. Khamenei criticized the U.S. demands, particularly the insistence on halting uranium enrichment, which Iran views as unrealistic and a violation of its sovereign rights. The U.S. has proposed a deal that prohibits any Iranian enrichment capabilities to prevent weaponization, while Iranian officials assert that enrichment will continue regardless of negotiations. These statements highlight the deep divisions between the two sides, despite ongoing indirect talks mediated by Oman. Khamenei also referenced previous failed negotiations under former President Hassan Rouhani and praised the late President Ebrahim Raisi for rejecting direct talks with the U.S. Meanwhile, Trump acknowledged Qatar's role in urging restraint, signaling the complex geopolitical involvement surrounding the talks.