(New York Times) Thomas Erdbrink - Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Monday against the "economic, political and cultural influence" of the U.S. "We will block all attempts of penetration of Iran," he said. That message is at odds with the one emanating from other officials, led by President Hassan Rouhani, who are saying it is time for new relations with the U.S. and that shouting the slogan "Death to America" has become obsolete. Khamenei also stressed that Iran would continue to support its allies in the region.
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