Iran has formally responded to a letter from former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding nuclear negotiations, as reported by Iranian state media. Despite rejecting the possibility of direct talks, Iran expressed its willingness to continue indirect negotiations under the current geopolitical tensions.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that Tehran had sent a response via Oman, reaffirming its stance. Araghchi emphasized that direct talks are not on the table while Iran faces “maximum pressure” and military threats, but indirect discussions will continue, following past patterns.
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The backdrop of this development is the strained relationship between Tehran and Washington, exacerbated after Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The withdrawal and subsequent sanctions led to heightened tensions, with Iran gradually stepping up its nuclear activities, which it insists are for civilian purposes.
Though details of Trump’s letter remain undisclosed, Iranian officials have remained firm, declining to accept the terms for a new deal while signaling that the door to diplomacy is not entirely closed. Kamal Kharrazi, a top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, confirmed that Iran remains open to indirect talks, reflecting its cautious yet strategic approach to the ongoing nuclear discussions.
