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Iran's response to Trump's letter on nuclear talks

Friday 28 - 11:10 By: Zahouani Ilham

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Iran has responded to a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump, delivered through Oman, urging Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear agreement, as reported by Iranian state media. According to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the response was appropriately sent through Oman. Araghchi emphasized that Iran maintains its policy of not engaging in direct talks while facing maximum pressure and military threats, although indirect negotiations could continue as in the past.

The Iranian response, which included a letter outlining Tehran's position on both the current situation and Trump's letter, reflects Iran's stance. Trump's first term saw the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, which had imposed restrictions on Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. Since then, Iran has accumulated enough fissile material for potential bombs, though it insists its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.

Details of Trump’s letter, addressed to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have not been disclosed. It was delivered by Emirati diplomat Anwar Gargash during a visit to Tehran on March 12, 2025, as the U.S. imposed new sanctions on Iran under its maximum pressure campaign. Tehran has so far rejected Trump's ultimatum to either strike a deal or face military consequences.

Kamal Kharrazi, an advisor to Khamenei, reiterated that Iran has not closed off the possibility of negotiations, expressing readiness for indirect talks to assess the other party’s position and define its own terms.