Iran Rejects US Nuclear Talks, Accuses Trump of Deception

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei claims negotiations will not lift sanctions and warns of decisive retaliation against threats.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed US President Donald Trump's invitation for nuclear talks, calling it a tactic to mislead public opinion.
Khamenei asserted that negotiating with the US would only tighten sanctions and increase pressure on Iran, not lead to their removal.
Trump's letter, delivered via a UAE official, proposed talks but included a warning of potential military action if no deal is reached.
Iran continues to deny pursuing nuclear weapons, despite its uranium enrichment nearing weapons-grade levels, according to the IAEA.
China, Russia, and Iran are set to meet in Beijing to discuss Iran's nuclear program and sanctions, following a UN Security Council meeting on the issue.