A senior Emirati official is delivering a message from Trump to Iran. The letter, aimed at urging Iran to negotiate, has not yet been formally received by Tehran. Trump warns of military action if negotiations do not occur, while Iran’s leadership dismisses external pressures from dominant powers.
Recent developments indicate that a senior official from the United Arab Emirates has traveled to Iran to convey a message from former US President Donald Trump. Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, confirmed this diplomatic engagement. Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic advisor to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is scheduled to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to deliver the communication.
The confirmation of the letter’s existence came from Foreign Minister Araghchi, who noted that it had not yet been formally received. He highlighted that the message is being conveyed through a third Arab nation, asserting Iran’s position on engaging in nuclear negotiations based on equality and mutual respect.
In a related statement, Trump urged Tehran to engage in discussions, warning that failure to do so could result in military action. Trump remarked, “I’ve written them a letter, saying I hope you’re going to negotiate, because if we have to go in militarily, it’s going to be a terrible thing for them.”
In response, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the so-called pressure from what he termed “hegemonic powers,” reflecting Iran’s firm stance against perceived external coercion.
The unfolding situation underscores the delicate nature of US-Iran relations and emphasizes UAE’s role as an intermediary. The message from Trump aims to urge Iran towards negotiations, amid rising tensions and warnings of military action. However, Iran’s leadership maintains a firm position regarding its negotiation terms, challenging any external pressures that it perceives as hegemonic.
Original Source: shafaq.com
