Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that the administration of United States President Donald Trump is 'not worthy' of contact or cooperation with Tehran, dismissing rumors of backchannel communications as false. Speaking on a day honoring the Basij paramilitary forces, Khamenei praised Iranian unity during the recent twelve-day conflict with Israel, asserting that the United States and Israel failed to achieve their objectives. He criticized claims by Trump that United States strikes had destroyed Iran's nuclear program, insisting the impact was exaggerated. Khamenei also reiterated Iran's denial of seeking nuclear weapons, despite ongoing tensions over uranium enrichment and restricted international inspections.