'Trump tore up nuclear deal: Ironically, Iran's nuclear program among most advanced in the world' Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday voiced satisfaction with recent talks with the United States, expressing confidence in the Islamic Republic's position but casting doubt on US intentions. For in-depth analysis and a deeper peerspective, FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee welcomes Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran and Ali Vaez, International Crisis Group's Iran Project Director and Senior Adviser to the President.