Tensions Escalate as Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Trump's Nuclear Talks Offer

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed US President Donald Trump's offer for nuclear negotiations, criticising Trump's assertions about destroying Iran's nuclear capabilities. Iranian officials also contested claims from Poland about drone sales to Russia, amidst increasing global tensions over Iran's nuclear program and the JCPOA's expiration.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's overtures to restart nuclear discussions, while dismissing Trump's claims of obliterating Iran's nuclear capabilities. Iranian state media has lambasted the US for what it describes as an 'interventionist and bullying stance' concerning its nuclear activities.

Ayatollah Khamenei, addressing the provocative remarks about the 'obliteration' of Iran's nuclear facilities, questioned the US's authority in dictating terms to countries owning nuclear industries. He further challenged Trump's domestic credibility by highlighting widespread anti-Trump sentiment across US states.

Simultaneously, Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, publicly rebuked Poland's Deputy Prime Minister for alleging Iran's sale of drones to Russia for the Ukraine conflict. Indicative of escalating tensions, Tehran summoned Poland's charge d'affaires to protest what it sees as unfounded accusations. Iran's recent announcement of no longer being bound by the JCPOA amplifies the diplomatic strain.

(With inputs from agencies.)