If they enrich, then we’re going to have to do it the other way,' US president tells reporters; Iran rejected deal that would have reportedly allowed limited enrichment

Iran's stance directly clashes with U.S. President Donald Trump 's position that Iran must halt all enrichment amid negotiations marked by uncertainty, despite having reached their most significant step since they began in April with a U.S. offer being delivered to Tehran last week.

Iran’s supreme leader criticized an initial proposal from the United States in negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.