Iran’s Supreme Leader Rejects US Nuclear Talks, Vows Uranium Enrichment Continuation Amid Sanctions

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected negotiations with the United States, labeling such talks a "dead-end" and asserting that they would amount to surrender under pressure. Khamenei emphasized that Iran will not abandon its uranium enrichment program, which he described as a matter of national pride and essential for the country's needs, despite ongoing Western demands and threats to reimpose sanctions via the UN Security Council's "snapback" mechanism. While reiterating that Iran does not seek or intend to develop nuclear weapons, Khamenei condemned US demands for Iran to cease enrichment and curtail its missile capabilities as unacceptable. He accused the US of breaking promises, lying, and using previous negotiations as a cover for hostile actions, including Israeli military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. European countries and the US have urged Iran to resume talks and provide full access to nuclear inspectors, but Khamenei dismissed these efforts, insisting that negotiations under threats would harm Iran's dignity and sovereignty. Additionally, Khamenei accused Israel of attempting to destabilize Iran internally but stated such efforts have failed, reaffirming Iran's commitment to peaceful nuclear development.