Khamenei says Iran should give up hope of European help against U.S. sanctions

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Thursday European countries were unlikely to help Iran against U.S. sanctions and Tehran "should give up all hope" in that regard, according to his official website.

"Despite their promises, the Europeans have practically adhered to America's sanctions and have not taken any action and are unlikely to do anything for the Islamic Republic in the future. So one should give up all hope on Europeans," Khamenei was quoted as saying.