Khamenei aide calls US hopes of accessing Iran nuclear sites a fantasy

A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said the idea of accessing or destroying Iran’s nuclear facilities has long been a fantasy held by American leaders.

“The dream of accessing Iran’s nuclear facilities and ‘blowing up installations’ is a fantasy previous US presidents were also delusional about,” Ali Shamkhani said on X.

“Iran is an independent country with a strong defense structure, a resilient people, and clear red lines. Negotiation is a tool for progress and safeguarding national interests and dignity—not for coercion and submission.”