Why it matters:
The United States could leverage this claim to negatively impact Iranian and international public opinion, thereby justifying its coercive policies to gain strategic advantages under the so-called "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran.
The big picture:
According to Axios, Trump claimed on Wednesday that he sent a letter to Iran's Leader, emphasizing his desire to reach an agreement on Iran's nuclear program. He revealed this in an interview with Fox Business.
What he's saying:
Trump stated that he sent a letter to Iran's leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, seeking negotiations for a new deal regarding Tehran's nuclear program.
What they say:
- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei recently announced that he does not support direct negotiations with the Trump administration due to a lack of trust in the U.S..
- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has also stated that while he supports dialogue with the U.S., he will follow the Leader's guidance.
Go deeper:
No Talks With U.S. As Maximum Pressure Exists: Araghchi
seyed mohammad kazemi
