Iran to respond to Trump letter after scrutiny

17/3/2025 19:14

Iran will respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's invitation to talks after proper scrutiny, the foreign ministry said on Monday, accusing Washington of not matching actions with words.



Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian have rejected Trump's letter and public exhortations for nuclear talks as deceptive and bullying.



But Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said a diplomatic response was in the works.



"So far, we have no reason to publicise (Trump's) letter... Our response to this letter will be done through appropriate channels after full scrutiny," Baghaei said.



The Iranian spokesperson noted contradictory signals from Washington which was voicing readiness for talks while also applying new sanctions on Tehran's economy.