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President Donald Trump sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urging negotiations for a new nuclear deal to curb Tehran’s advancing nuclear program.
Trump has also emphasized his preference for diplomacy over military action, though he didn’t shy away from hinting at consequences. His rhetoric struck an assertive tone, stating, “I hope you’re going to negotiate because if we have to go in militarily, it’s going to be a terrible thing,” blending a call for talks with an implicit threat. This marked a shift from his first term, when he withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear agreement, opting then for a “maximum pressure” campaign.
Iran’s response has been murky—its UN mission claimed the letter hadn’t been received by March 7, while Khamenei later dismissed talks with “bullying governments” on March 8. Trump’s letter, sent around March 5, reportedly carried an unequivocal warning of potential massive military action, fueling speculation about escalation. Tensions are palpable, with his administration ramping up sanctions alongside these overtures, leaving observers divided. Some see this as a genuine diplomatic opening, while others interpret it as a prelude to conflict. Speculation about a U.S.-Iran war is intensifying, especially as Iran continues enriching uranium near weapons-grade levels, unnerving the West. With no clear Iranian commitment to negotiate, the situation teeters on a knife’s edge.
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