Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says leaked private conversations among top officials from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump further reveal the worldview of the U.S. government and provide yet another reason for Iran to to view Washington’s recent political outreach to Iran with great skepticism.
“People around the globe – including Americans – now see how U.S. officials look at world affairs,” Araqchi wrote on his X account, in reaction to the publication of leaked discussions among Trump’s top aides, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, about strike plans against Yemen.
On Wednesday, The Atlantic published the content of the group chat on the Signal messaging app about weapons packages, targets, and timing. Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of the magazine, had been inadvertently added to the group.
“Some (people) highlight severe incompetence and, more importantly, total disregard for human like in (the U.S.) decision making,” Araqchi said.
The top diplomat further said, “As for Iran, we see perhaps another reason to take the recent political overtures with a huge grain of salt.”
He indirectly referred to Trump’s statement in February that he is willing to talk to the Islamic Republic, despite his hostile “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran.
On March 12, Trump also sent a letter to Iran via an emissary from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and said he had asked Iran that negotiations be opened into a deal.
Iranian officials have repeatedly said that direct talks are impossible amid U.S. threats and the continued pressure.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei reiterated that Iran will not negotiate with the United States as Tehran does not trust Washington would adhere to any contractual obligations.
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