Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei declared that the nation will not negotiate under US pressure, asserting that Washington aims to impose its expectations. Khamenei emphasized that Iran will not accept new demands related to its defense capabilities or international influence.

Comments come after Trump says there will be 'some interesting days ahead with Iran' as 'we are down to the final moments -- we can’t let them have a nuclear weapon'

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday (March 8) that Iran will not be bullied into negotiations, a day after US President Donald Trump said he had sent a letter to the country's top authority urging Tehran to negotiate a nuclear deal.