(AFP photos)Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday rejected US President Donald Trump’s call for Tehran to suspend its nuclear programme, saying the demand deserves a “slap in the face" from the Iranian people. Recommended Stories“Negotiating with the United States under the current conditions carries harms for Iran, some of which are irreparable," Khamenei said. 🔴 LIVE: Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei addressing the nation. https://t.co/uYz8cXoCvB— Live Stream (@video_streamz) September 23, 2025“This is not negotiation, this is dictation," the Iranian Supreme Leader added. “That’s why, shortly after taking office, I sent the so-called Supreme Leader a letter making a generous offer.