Iran Supreme Leader Says U.S. Talks 'Not Intelligent, Wise Or Honorable':
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Khamenei Rejects US Nuclear Talks as DishonorableThe Iranian leader blames Trump’s 2018 withdrawal from the nuclear deal for failed negotiations and warns of reciprocal threats.
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- Ayatollah Khamenei condemned talks with the U.S. as lacking intelligence, wisdom, and honor.
- He cited the 2018 U.S. exit from the nuclear agreement as a key reason negotiations failed.
- Despite reformist calls for dialogue, Iran’s leadership remains divided on engaging with the West.
- Khamenei warned of retaliatory actions if Iran’s security is threatened and criticized U.S. Middle East plans.
The Americans did not uphold their end of the deal.— Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, commented on the negotiations with the U.S.
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