Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the possibility of a meeting between Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and US President Donald Trump, calling such suggestions unrealistic. His remarks came in response to recent comments by Trump indicating that a future meeting with Iran's top leader could be possible under the right circumstances.
Speaking during a media interview, Araghchi rejected the notion outright and urged observers to remain grounded in reality when assessing relations between Tehran and Washington. Referring to reports of Trump's willingness to hold talks with Khamenei, the Iranian foreign minister said discussions about such a meeting did not reflect the current political landscape.
"I think we should be realistic and think and live in the real world," Araghchi said, according to media reports. His comments underscored Iran's scepticism toward the prospect of direct engagement between the country's highest authority and the US president amid continuing tensions between the two nations.
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The remarks followed Trump's assertion that Tehran had agreed to halt its pursuit of nuclear weapons. The US president also suggested that a meeting with Khamenei could take place in the future if conditions were favourable. Trump's comments appeared to signal optimism about the possibility of improved communication between the two countries despite years of strained relations.
When asked whether Khamenei was actively involved in diplomatic discussions with Washington aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, Trump responded that the Iranian leader was indeed engaged in the process. He stated that Iranian officials held significant respect for Khamenei and indicated that the Supreme Leader played an important role in decision-making related to negotiations.
Trump further acknowledged that he had never met Khamenei, saying he had not yet had “the privilege of meeting” him. The exchange of comments highlights the continuing differences between Washington and Tehran over diplomacy, regional security and Iran's nuclear programme, issues that have long complicated efforts to improve relations between the two countries.
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