Both President Trump and Iranian officials have shown interest in negotiations. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called the idea unwise, but stopped short of ordering his government not to engage.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has dismissed the prospect of negotiations with the United States, stating that past experience has shown such talks are neither "smart, wise, nor honorable.

Iran’s supreme leader says that negotiations with America “are not intelligent, wise or honorable” after Donald Trump floated nuclear talks with Tehran.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also suggested that “there should be no negotiations with such a government,” but stopped short of issuing a direct order not to engage with Washington.

Iran's supreme leader said Friday that negotiations with America “are not intelligent, wise or honorable” after President Donald Trump floated nuclear talks with Tehran. According to The Associated Press,

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting ahead of the fifth anniversary of Iran's slain Revolutionary Guards commander Qasem Soleimani, killed in a U.S. strike in Baghdad,

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remark followed President Trump’s suggestion that he wanted to deal with Tehran over its nuclear program.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ruled out negotiations with US President Donald Trump’s administration, citing past experiences and vowing to respond forcefully to any threats. “With such a government there should not be any negotiations as it is neither wise,