Supreme Leader Khamenei delivered Iran's definitive rejection of American nuclear proposals during Imam Khomeini's death anniversary commemoration. Speaking at the mausoleum, he declared uranium enrichment "the key to the nuclear issue" and stated it was "none of America's business" whether Iran possessed enrichment capabilities. He dismissed the American consortium proposal as "100 percent against the 'We Can' principle."
The rejection marked the culmination of a week-long diplomatic exchange that began with Oman delivering Washington's terms. Foreign Minister Araqchi reinforced the position, stating no agreement would emerge without enrichment guarantees. Trump responded by revealing Putin's willingness to join nuclear negotiations, accusing Iran of deliberately delaying decisions.
Iranian media portrayed the day as vindicating national sovereignty while reporting on domestic economic pressures including triple-digit food inflation. The armed forces general staff issued a statement supporting Khamenei's stance, declaring readiness to confront "enemy mischief and strategic errors."