Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that nuclear talks with the United States were “not going well,” according to state media. His remarks signal fresh uncertainty around diplomacy aimed at limiting Iran’s nuclear program and easing long-running tensions with Washington.

The comments come as efforts to revive or reshape negotiations remain fragile, with both sides facing deep mistrust and unresolved disputes over sanctions, enrichment limits and verification. No new breakthrough was announced, and Khamenei’s assessment suggested that the gap between Tehran and Washington remains wide.

The broader diplomatic standoff continues to affect ordinary Iranians, who have endured years of sanctions, inflation and economic strain. Any collapse in talks could further deepen hardship, while a deal that reduces tensions could ease pressure on civilians if it is backed by concrete relief and enforcement.

Reuters reported the remarks through Iranian state media. The latest statement underscores how uncertain the nuclear file remains and how much hinges on whether both sides can find a workable path forward.