Tehran has once again sent a strong message to Washington. On Sunday (August 24, 2025), Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that the Islamic Republic will never bow to U.S. pressure over its nuclear program. Speaking through Iranian state media, Khamenei said the current deadlock with the United States and its allies remains “unresolved,” but stressed that Iran will stand “with full force” against any attempt to weaken its sovereignty.
Background: U.S.-Iran Nuclear Tensions
The statement comes just two months after a 12-day war in June 2025, during which U.S. and Israeli forces reportedly targeted Iranian nuclear sites. Following those attacks, Tehran suspended all ongoing nuclear negotiations with Washington, intensifying tensions in the region.
Khamenei’s speech directly addressed concerns raised by Western powers about Iran’s uranium enrichment program. “They want Iran to be obedient to America,” Khamenei said. “But the Iranian nation will stand firm with full strength against such expectations.”
Europe’s Warning to Tehran
His remarks followed a fresh round of talks between Iran and European countries—France, Britain, and Germany—who have urged Tehran to return to negotiations. European leaders have warned that if Iran refuses, they may invoke the UN Snapback mechanism, which could reinstate previously lifted sanctions.
France, Britain, and Germany, along with the U.S., argue that Iran is edging closer to developing nuclear weapons. However, Tehran has consistently denied these claims, maintaining that its program is intended solely for peaceful nuclear energy.
Khamenei Slams U.S. Direct Dialogue Advocates
Khamenei also took aim at those within Iran who advocate direct talks with Washington. He dismissed them as “pretenders,” adding that the real issue remains unresolved. “This is not about diplomacy—it is about resisting American dominance,” he declared.
The Bigger Picture
With Iran’s nuclear program once again at the center of global scrutiny, the standoff threatens to destabilize the Middle East further. The possibility of renewed UN sanctions, coupled with Tehran’s insistence on defiance, signals a prolonged and dangerous phase in U.S.-Iran relations.
For now, Iran’s supreme leader has made it clear: Tehran will not surrender its nuclear path, regardless of American or European pressure.
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