The article discusses the escalating tensions between the US and Iran amidst attempts to renegotiate a nuclear deal after Trump's outreach to Iran's leadership. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff suggests a diplomatic approach to avoid military conflict, yet Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Khamenei and Foreign Minister Araghchi, express skepticism regarding US intentions and call the outreach a form of bullying. This skepticism traces back to the US's withdrawal from the JCPOA in 2018, which severely undermined trust and complicates current negotiations under Trump's renewed pressure campaign.
"We don't need to solve everything militarily," Witkoff told Fox News on Sunday. "Our signal to Iran is 'Let's sit down and see if we can, through dialogue, through diplomacy, get to the right place'."
Khamenei stated that Iran is not going to engage with a bully, criticizing Trump's outreach efforts and warning that talks are impossible under current pressure.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the letter from Trump was actually more of a threat, indicating Tehran would respond soon to this intimidation.
There is little trust in Iran regarding US commitments after Trump pulled out of the JCPOA in 2018, leading to increased sanctions and diplomatic tensions.
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