DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader on Wednesday criticized an initial proposal from the United States in negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, though he stopped short of entirely rejecting the idea of agreement with Washington.

An outline by the Trump administration would allow Iran to continue enriching uranium at low levels while a broader arrangement is worked out that would block the country’s path to a nuclear weapon.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian affirms Iran's resilience if nuclear negotiations with the U.S. fail. Talks between Iran and the U.S. continue amidst high stakes for both parties. Disagreements persist,