Iran Rejects Trump's Demands on Nuclear Program, Khamenei's Envoy Makes Big Reveal On Israel Truce
Amir Saeid Iravani, the Iranian ambassador to the UN, rejected any outside pressure on Iran's nuclear and missile programs. Iran, according to Iravani, will not accept any limitations placed on its missile capabilities. Iravani said that Israel was forced to ask for a ceasefire due of Iranian firepower. Additionally, he reaffirmed Iran's will to carry on with its enrichment efforts.
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