Imam Khomeini denounced US' hegemonic agenda, described American officials as untrustworthy

Imam once said that the US never “refrains from committing any crime in order to gain political, economic, cultural and military dominance and hegemony”

Leader says no negotiations with bullying US

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has reiterated, “The preeminent late Imam [Khomeini] had also forbidden talks with the US until this regime mends its ways and we also emphasize this point.”

US sanctions in Imam Khomeini's viewpoints

Not being concerned of the military threats and economic sanctions

Iran FM says US negotiation offer nothing but propaganda

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says a recent proposal by the United States to enter into negotiations with Iran over Tehran's nuclear issue while re-imposing sanctions against the country is nothing but propaganda.

FM Zarif says Iran, US officials won't meet on sidelines of UNGA meeting:

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rejected media reports of a possible meeting between Iranian and American officials on the sidelines of the upcoming UN General Assembly meeting.

Iranian president says US not trustworthy for negotiations

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani made the remarks in a live televised interview on Monday, in which he answered questions on Iran's domestic issues and foreign developments, particularly after the US withdrawal from a landmark nuclear agreement, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in May.

Imam Khomeini to British politician: Islamic government is identical with development