In a recent address, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamene’t, asserted that the nation has no plans to pursue nuclear weapon development. This statement was made amid ongoing negotiations between Iran and European countries regarding sanctions, taking place at the U.N. General Assembly. The speech came as Iran and Europe negotiate over sanctions on the sidelines at the U.N. General Assembly. But Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he opposed talks with the U.S., a key European demand. Tehran in July. Officials from France, Britain, and Germany have been negotiating with Iran over sanctions.