Iran Rejects U.S. Nuclear Talks, Citing 'Bullying' Tactics

Tehran rules out negotiations under pressure as Trump renews sanctions and calls for a new nuclear deal.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal for nuclear negotiations, labeling U.S. tactics as coercive and aimed at domination.
Tehran stated it may consider discussions limited to concerns about the potential militarization of its nuclear program but ruled out dismantling its peaceful nuclear activities.
The U.S. has reimposed sweeping sanctions under its 'maximum pressure' campaign, targeting Iran's oil exports and denying Iraq a sanctions waiver for importing Iranian energy.
Iran has significantly increased uranium enrichment beyond the limits of the 2015 nuclear deal, with U.S. officials estimating the country could produce a nuclear weapon within weeks if it chooses to do so.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has warned that time for diplomacy is running out as tensions escalate, with the U.S. and Israel vowing to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.