Trump's Tense Standoff with Iran's Supreme Leadership

U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a vehement critique against Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamanei, amidst escalating tensions. On Friday, Trump announced the suspension of plans to lift sanctions on Iran while indicating possibilities of further military action if Iran's uranium enrichment continues at troubling levels.

The discord follows Khamanei's inflammatory remarks, asserting Iran's defiance against the United States. The comments came after U.S. forces targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, highlighting the lingering volatility between the nations. Despite these tensions, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized that any nuclear agreement hinges on a shift in the U.S.'s offensive rhetoric.

In a White House briefing, Trump reiterated his willingness to consider further bombings and called for International Atomic Energy Agency inspections of Iran's nuclear sites. However, Tehran's parliamentary moves to suspend inspections further complicate diplomatic resolutions. While Iran expressed interest in dialogue, the U.S. confirmed no such meetings are currently scheduled.

(With inputs from agencies.)