Iran says Trump letter mirrors his statements
The Hindu
Iran receives letter from Trump echoing public statements, response pending assessment, as Khamenei rules out talks with U.S.
Iran said on Monday (March 17, 2025) that a letter it received from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has called for striking a nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic, echoed his public statements.
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"The content of the letter is not far removed from Trump's public statements and repeats the same talking points," Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei told a news conference in Tehran.
"Our response will be provided through the appropriate channels once the assessment is complete," he added.
The letter — which Mr. Trump said was addressed to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — was delivered to Tehran last Wednesday by senior United Arab Emirates diplomat Anwar Gargash.
On the same day, Khamenei effectively ruled out holding talks with the United States.
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