Iranian Supreme Leader says military threats will halt nuclear talks

Published May 6th, 2015 - 08:28 GMT
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. (AFP/File)
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. (AFP/File)

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday Tehran would not accept nuclear talks under threat, state television reported, as Iran and world powers try to meet a June 30 deadline for a final deal.

"Holding nuclear talks (with major powers) under shadow of threat is unacceptable for Iran ... Our nation will not accept it ... Military threats will not help the talks," Khamenei was quoted as saying by Iran's English language Press TV.

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