Trump’s Letter to Iran Delivered by UAE Diplomat Amid Rising Tensions
Iran Increases Uranium Stockpile to Near Weapons-Grade Levels, IAEA Reports
DUBAI – A letter from US President Donald Trump to Iran’s clerical leadership was delivered by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Wednesday, as reported by Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson and state media.
The letter, which Trump confirmed last week, proposes talks with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over a potential nuclear deal. Trump has stated that Iran faces two options: military action or an agreement that prevents Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. However, Khamenei immediately rejected the proposal, stating that Iran would not be pressured into negotiations under “excessive demands” and threats.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also voiced strong opposition, telling Trump to “do whatever the hell you want” in response to the threats.
Anwar Gargash met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday, though details of the meeting were not disclosed by Iranian officials. The UAE, a key US ally in the Middle East, has maintained warm ties with Tehran, balancing its diplomatic relations despite past tensions.
While Trump has expressed willingness for a nuclear deal with Iran, he has simultaneously reinstated his “maximum pressure” campaign, which aims to isolate Iran economically and limit its oil exports. This follows his decision in 2018 to pull out of the 2015 nuclear deal and reimpose crippling sanctions on Tehran.
Iran, which denies ambitions to develop nuclear weapons, has significantly increased its uranium stockpile enriched to nearly 60% purity—close to weapons-grade levels—according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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Meanwhile, Araqchi condemned a closed-door UN Security Council meeting on Iran’s nuclear activities, accusing the involved states of questioning Iran’s goodwill. Despite the tensions, he confirmed that talks with the UK, France, and Germany regarding the 2015 nuclear deal would continue, and announced upcoming discussions between Chinese, Russian, and Iranian officials in Beijing on Friday.
The situation remains tense as diplomatic efforts continue amidst the looming threat of escalating nuclear concerns.
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