Teheran refuses to negotiate with 'bullying' powers

TEHERAN — Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Saturday certain "bullying" powers' insistence on holding talks with Iran is not aimed at resolving issues but rather at imposing their own expectations.

Khamenei made the remark during a meeting in Teheran with government officials, responding to calls, notably from United States President Donald Trump, for negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, according to footage released by the leader's office.

"Their negotiation is not for resolving issues, but for dominating and imposing what they want on the other side," Khamenei said.