The comments from a member of the supreme leader’s inner circle appear to be the clearest public statements yet on Iran’s willingness to reach an agreement with the U.S.

President Donald Trump told Gulf leaders on Wednesday he urgently wants “to make a deal” with Iran to wind down its nuclear program but Tehran must end its support of proxy groups throughout the region as part of any potential agreement.

US President Trump demands Iran halt proxy funding and nuclear ambitions for a deal. Iranian President Pezeshkian defiantly states Iran "will not bow to any bully."