Iran Rejects US Nuclear Deal: Supreme Leader's Defiant Stance

Iran Rejects US Nuclear Deal Proposal: Supreme Leader Khamenei Denounces 'Interests-Defying' Terms Tehran, Iran – June 4, 2025 – In a significant development in the ongoing nuclear dispute, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has firmly rejected a recent US proposal for a new nuclear deal. The proposal, delivered to Iran via Oman on May 31st, was deemed by Khamenei to be "100% against our interests." This rejection underscores the deep divisions that persist between Tehran and Washington, jeopardizing prospects for a resolution to the decades-long standoff. Khamenei's statement directly challenges a key US demand for Iran to curtail its uranium enrichment program. He insisted that Iran's nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes, echoing long-standing denials of accusations by Western powers that Iran seeks to develop nuclear weapons. "The Americans' proposal is unacceptable," Khamenei stated, "We will not abandon our right to enrich uranium." The rejection throws the future of the negotiations into doubt. Several issues remain unresolved, including the size of Iran's uranium stockpile and the extent to which it will be subject to international inspections. The US proposal, delivered by President Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, following five rounds of talks, has seemingly failed to bridge the gap between the two nations. The path ahead remains uncertain, with potential implications for regional stability and global security. However, continued diplomatic efforts are expected.