Iran's supreme leader effectively rejects Trump's call for nuclear deal

Iran's supreme leader has reiterated his opposition to negotiations over the country's nuclear program, signaling his refusal of US President Donald Trump's call for a deal.

In his speech on Saturday, Khamenei apparently responded to Trump's call for negotiations. The US president said on Friday in an interview with Fox Business Network that he had sent a letter to Iran calling for a deal on its nuclear program.

Iran said it has not received Trump's letter. Khamenei said negotiations are merely a means to push demands for some foreign governments, and that they will continue to raise new expectations beyond the nuclear program.