Khamenei Denies U.S. Claim of Destroyed Iran Nuclear Program, Rejects Renewal of Talks

Overview

• Khamenei said President Trump is 'dreaming' if he believes U.S. strikes wiped out Iran's nuclear program, according to Iranian state media.
• He rejected Trump's offer to resume negotiations, arguing that any deal shaped by pressure would be an imposition and intimidation.
• Strikes on June 22 targeted the Fordow underground enrichment site and facilities at Natanz and Isfahan, but the scale of damage has not been independently confirmed.
• Trump told Israel's parliament that 14 bombs 'annihilated' Iran's main nuclear sites and said this was confirmed, a claim Iran disputes.
• U.S. openness to talks has been linked to a Gaza ceasefire, after earlier indirect rounds collapsed, as Western governments allege weapons intent and Tehran insists its program is peaceful.