Khamenei said in comments broadcast by state-run Tehran radio that U.S. officials "foolishly think that the Iranian people would surrender under threat."
U.S. President George W. Bush recently said military action had not been ruled out as a response to Iran's alleged nuclear arms program.
Iran has denied allegations of a secret nuclear-weapons program.
Meanwhile, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Mohammad el-Baradei yesterday said inspectors have made "good strides" in understanding the nature and scope of Iran's nuclear program.
El-Baradei, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, also said the IAEA is receiving "good cooperation" from Iran.
(AP)
U.S. President George W. Bush recently said military action had not been ruled out as a response to Iran's alleged nuclear arms program.
Iran has denied allegations of a secret nuclear-weapons program.
Meanwhile, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Mohammad el-Baradei yesterday said inspectors have made "good strides" in understanding the nature and scope of Iran's nuclear program.
El-Baradei, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, also said the IAEA is receiving "good cooperation" from Iran.
(AP)
