Iran to review and respond to Trump’s letter after thorough scrutiny

Monday 17 March 2025 - 12:50

By: Zahouani Ilham

Iran to review and respond to Trump’s letter after thorough scrutiny

Iran has announced that it will carefully review U.S. President Donald Trump's invitation for talks before providing a response, according to a statement from its foreign ministry on Monday. The Iranian government has criticized the United States for failing to back its words with actions.

Both Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and President Masoud Pezeshkian have dismissed Trump’s letter, along with his public calls for nuclear discussions, as deceptive and coercive. Iranian spokesperson Baghaei emphasized that there was no immediate need to release the contents of Trump’s letter, stating that any response would be issued through the appropriate diplomatic channels following a full review.

Baghaei also pointed out the contradictory approach from Washington, which, while expressing willingness for negotiations, continues to impose new sanctions on Iran’s economy. He emphasized that successful diplomacy requires mutual respect for each side’s interests and, crucially, adherence to commitments, which he claims the U.S. has not demonstrated. Instead, the U.S. is using the prospect of negotiations for political leverage and as a propaganda tool, according to the spokesperson.

In 2018, President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and major world powers, which had imposed strict limits on Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. Following the U.S. exit and the reinstatement of sanctions, Iran began exceeding the agreed limits on its nuclear program, including uranium enrichment at levels up to 60%, well beyond what is deemed necessary for civilian purposes.

While Western nations accuse Iran of striving for nuclear weapons, Tehran maintains that its nuclear program is for peaceful uses and that it remains committed to international agreements.