Internet reports that on June 18, local time, the Permanent Mission of Iran to the United Nations posted a message on social platforms, strongly countering the White House's remarks that Iranian leaders might be "purged" and reiterated that Iran will not negotiate with anyone under threat. The Iranian side issued a statement saying: "No Iranian official has ever asked to bow before the White House. What is more despicable than his lies is his cowardly threat to 'eliminate' Iran's supreme leader." "Iran will respond to any threat with counter-threats and respond to any action with reciprocal measures," the article said.