Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, has warned negotiators not to accept any compromise on the country’s nuclear programme, according to state media reports. The message signals continued hardening in Tehran’s posture as nuclear diplomacy remains stalled and pressure builds from sanctions and international scrutiny.

The warning comes as Iran faces renewed questions over the scope of its nuclear activities and the limits it is prepared to accept in talks with foreign powers. By pressing negotiators to avoid concessions, Khamenei appears to be reinforcing a line that leaves little room for flexibility at the table.

For ordinary Iranians, the stakes remain high. Prolonged deadlock has meant more economic strain, deeper isolation, and continued uncertainty over whether diplomacy can ease sanctions and improve daily life. Critics argue that the government’s confrontation-first approach has repeatedly shifted the burden onto civilians.

Reuters reported the remarks through state media coverage. No new agreement or breakthrough was announced, and the latest signal suggests that any future progress will depend on whether Tehran is willing to move from rigid positions toward limited, verifiable compromise.