U.S. President Donald Trump has sent a letter to Iran’s clerical establishment, which will soon be delivered to Tehran by an Arab country, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi revealed on Wednesday. The letter reportedly urges Iran to engage in negotiations for a new nuclear deal.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, however, has firmly stated that Tehran will not be coerced into talks. Last week, Khamenei criticized what he described as “bullying” tactics, emphasizing that negotiations should not be used to impose dominance.
This development follows a closed-door United Nations Security Council meeting on Wednesday, requested by six member states, including the U.S., Britain, and France. The meeting addressed Iran’s expanding uranium stockpile, which is nearing weapons-grade levels. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that Iran is enriching uranium to 60% purity, approaching the 90% threshold required for nuclear weapons.
Iran has consistently denied pursuing nuclear weapons, asserting that its program is for peaceful purposes. However, the acceleration of uranium enrichment has heightened international concerns.
Meanwhile, talks between Iran and the remaining members of the 2015 nuclear pact—France, Britain, and Germany—are gaining momentum. Araqchi confirmed that a fifth round of discussions with European powers is imminent, alongside a meeting in Beijing on Friday with Russia and China to address the nuclear issue. These diplomatic efforts underscore the global urgency surrounding Iran’s nuclear program.
