Iran criticises 'bullying countries' after Trump letter demanding talks

Trump says he offered Iran a chance to negotiate on their nuclear programme or face military action.

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Trump said on Friday he had warned Tehran in a letter it could face military action unless it agreed to talks for a nuclear deal.

In a furious response on Saturday, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran would not negotiate with "bullying governments" insisting on talks.

His regime has rapidly advanced its nuclear programme in recent years, the UN's monitor says.

Trump has said he wants to strike a new deal with Iran to prevent it from developing its nuclear programme further.

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