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Tehran denies contacts with Washington
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that Tehran had not received any letters from US President Donald Trump. This is reported by Cursorinfo with reference to the Telegram channel Alexei Zheleznov.
This statement was made against the backdrop of tensions between the two countries and another escalation over Iran’s nuclear programme.
What did Khamenei say?
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has previously responded to Trump’s threats, saying that the Islamic Republic will not succumb to US pressure and will not agree to negotiations conducted on Washington’s terms.
Thus, Khamenei effectively rejected Trump’s initiative to discuss a new nuclear deal. The US leader had earlier said that he had sent a letter to the Iranian Supreme Leader with diplomatic proposals, but also hinted at alternative options.
“We’re in for some interesting days,” Trump said, without elaborating.
Tehran is not ready for concessions
In response, Khamenei stressed that negotiations should not be a tool for US dictation.
He made it clear that Iran:
▪️ Will not give in on missile programme
▪️ Will not accept any agreements dictated by external pressure
Is Trump hinting at a military scenario?
Commenting on the situation, Trump recalled that after his departure from office in 2020 and the arrival of Joe Biden’s administration, the Iranian leadership abandoned the nuclear deal as it saw the sanctions pressure easing.
According to Trump, this has allowed Iran’s economy to strengthen, especially due to the growth of oil production.
At the same time, the United States continues to insist that it will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons. Last month, Trump again offered Tehran a diplomatic path, stressing that this is the best alternative to a military scenario.
He also warned that the agreement could prevent a possible Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.
The situation around Iran continues to escalate, and the coming weeks may be crucial for further developments in the Middle East.
