Iran Stands Firm: Khamenei Rejects U.S. Nuclear Proposal

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declared on Wednesday that a U.S. proposal for a nuclear agreement was counter to Tehran's national interests. He reaffirmed that the country would not cease its uranium enrichment activities.

The uranium enrichment issue has become a major point of contention in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. Khamenei, in a speech, emphasized the centrality of enrichment to Iran's nuclear program.

On Monday, an Iranian diplomat conveyed to Reuters that Tehran was set to reject the U.S. offer, deeming it a 'non-starter' that fails to amend Washington's position on uranium enrichment or consider Iran's interests. Tehran insists its nuclear pursuits are for peaceful purposes, denying accusations of weapon development intentions.

(With inputs from agencies.)