President Donald Trump has reached out to Iran with a letter proposing negotiations about the country’s nuclear program. Trump announced this development on Friday, revealing that the letter was sent on Wednesday and addressed to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Details about what was specifically said in the letter have not been disclosed. This request for talks marks a significant shift from Trump’s previous approach during his first term. Back then, he withdrew the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), an agreement made during the Obama administration aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Instead, Trump pursued a “maximum pressure” strategy, which involved imposing strict sanctions on Iran to prevent its nuclear development.
As of now, Iran has not publicly responded to Trump’s request for discussions. This move could signal a change in the U.S. stance towards Iran, as the Biden administration continues to seek ways to address the ongoing tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear activities.