Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that Tehran will not give in to U.S. pressure in nuclear negotiations, according to state media. The remarks come as tensions remain high over sanctions, enrichment limits, and the future of diplomacy between Washington and Tehran.

Khamenei’s comments signal that Iran’s top leadership is continuing to frame the talks as a test of resistance rather than compromise. The stance could complicate efforts to revive any broader agreement, especially as both sides remain far apart on key issues.

The nuclear dispute has long shaped Iran’s economy and foreign relations, with sanctions adding to the hardship faced by ordinary Iranians. While officials trade hardline statements, civilians continue to bear the cost of instability, isolation, and uncertainty over what comes next.

No new breakthrough was announced alongside Khamenei’s remarks, leaving the status of talks unclear. The latest statement suggests that negotiations, if they continue, will remain stuck in a tense cycle of pressure and defiance.