Khamenei: Average Iranian not benefiting from nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Monday that the Iranian people have not seen any benefit from the nuclear deal with world powers, state media reported.

Negotiation with such a government means diversion from the correct path of advancement of the country, giving constant concessions and allowing a bullying policy in practice.

Tehran is still struggling to attract large-scale foreign investment and many multinational companies remain fearful of U.S. prosecution or fines for doing business with Iran.

The group, including former Saudi military general Anwar Eshki, visited Israel in July, and Eshki met with a senior Israeli Foreign Ministry official and a group of Knesset members.