Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Tehran would end cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog if further demands undermined Iran's nationalinterests, state television reported today.
This is the first time Mr Khamenei, who has the last word on all state matters in the Islamic Republic, has aired his views on Iran's deal with three European foreign ministers to suspend uranium enrichment and sign up to snap nuclear checks.
"If we reach the point that Iran's national interests andvalues are threatened, we will not hesitate to stop ourcooperation," Mr Khamenei said.
"Anyone who ever tries to challengeIran's peaceful nuclear programme will be slapped in the face".