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Iran's Khamenei Rallies Anti-American Sentiment Amid Nuclear Talks

5/12/2025

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In a charged speech in Tehran, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei rallied support for anti-American chants, accusing the U.S. of backing Israel. As nuclear negotiations restart, Trump’s envoy stressed the need for Iran to completely dismantle its enrichment program, while Iran defiantly claims its right to peaceful uranium enrichment, escalating the ongoing tensions.

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In a charged speech in Tehran, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei rallied support for anti-American chants, accusing the U.S. of backing Israel. As nuclear negotiations restart, Trump’s envoy stressed the need for Iran to completely dismantle its enrichment program, while Iran defiantly claims its right to peaceful uranium enrichment, escalating the ongoing tensions.