Trump's nuclear overture: Iran rejects negotiations under pressure
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragczi received a letter from US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, delivered to Tehran by a high-ranking diplomat from the United Arab Emirates, according to Iranian media. It is an invitation to commence nuclear negotiations.
What do you need to know?
- US President Donald Trump sent a letter to the Iranian authorities inviting them to nuclear negotiations. The letter was conveyed by the diplomatic advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates, Anwar Gargash.
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the continuation of the maximum pressure campaign on Iran. The US intends to undermine Iran's oil exports and weaken Tehran's currency through sanctions.
- Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, rejected the possibility of negotiations under duress. During a meeting with officials, he assured them that Iran would not accept US demands.
What did Trump propose?
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragczi received a letter from US President Donald Trump, a senior diplomat from the United Arab Emirates brought to Tehran. The Iranian Fars news agency reported that Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic advisor to the UAE President, delivered the document.
In the letter, Trump invited Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to engage in nuclear negotiations. The US President also warned of possible military actions if Iran does not enter discussions. "I said I hope you're going to negotiate, because it's going to be a lot better for Iran," Trump said in an interview with Fox Business.
Khamenei says "no"
At the same time, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the US will continue its maximum pressure campaign through sanctions. The goal is to collapse Iran's oil exports and weaken Tehran's currency. These measures are intended to compel Iran to engage in negotiations on US terms.
In response to the letter, Iran’s Supreme Spiritual and Political Leader, Ali Khamenei, stated that Tehran will not negotiate under duress. During a meeting with senior officials, he asserted that "The Islamic Republic of Iran will certainly not accept their demands."
