Iran denies Trump's statement

Iran's Permanent Mission to the UN denied U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that "Iranian representatives wanted to come to the White House, but I said it would be difficult."

In a statement issued by the mission, it was said, "No Iranian official has requested to stand at the doorstep of the White House. 

The only thing more despicable than his lies is his cowardly threat to 'eliminate' Iran's Supreme Leader. 

Iran does not negotiate under pressure, does not accept peace under pressure, and certainly does not do so with a warmonger whose relevance has expired. Iran will respond to every threat with a threat, and to every action with reciprocal measures."