On 7 February, the Iranian Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected US offer for bilateral talks with Iran, regarding the Iranian nuclear programme.

Ali Khamenei said, “you (Americans) want to negotiate when you are pointing the gun at Iran. The Iranian nation will not be intimidated by such actions," the Iranian supreme leader told air force commanders, according to excerpts of his speech posted on his website. “Some rejoice at the offer of negotiations ... (but) n...