Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned the US's coercive tactics following President Trump's threats of military action unless Iran agreed to nuclear talks. Khamenei argued that such negotiations are aimed at domination rather than resolution. He refrained from explicitly naming the US but criticized the imposition of expectations on Iran. Tehran's Foreign Minister stated the government has not received Trump's letter and reaffirmed that negotiations would not occur under pressure. Khamenei also expressed discontent with European nations for their stance on Iran's nuclear ambitions, suggesting they contribute to the bullying dynamics from the US.
Some bully governments... insist on negotiations... their negotiations are not aimed at solving problems, they aim at domination, Khamenei said on Saturday.
Trump's threats of military action are not just about negotiations; they are a part of a maximum pressure strategy aimed at asserting US dominance over Iran.
Khamenei criticized the three European countries, implying that their failure to support Iran against the US is a form of bullying.
Iran has not yet received Trump’s letter, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, emphasizing Tehran's stance of not negotiating under pressure.
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