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According to Western sources—but not confirmed by Iran—the Islamic Republic is reportedly considering an offer to engage with the U.S. through UAE mediation. The talks would be indirect. However, as I’ve said, this remains just a Western rumor for now.

Things you can find in Tehran.

Witkoff's remarks were perceived in Iran, at least in some circles, as a departure from previous political approaches. However, the official stance—at least in terms of media communication—is that there is a clear contradiction between Witkoff's statements and Trump's threats.

Steve Witkoff, the U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, discussed Trump's letter to Iran and the prospects of a potential deal in an interview with Tucker Carlson.

Ayatollah Khamenei: "The Americans should know that if they commit any hostile act against the Iranian nation, they will face a harsh response".

1/2 A few hours ago, the Foreign Minister stated in an interview: "We will certainly not engage in direct negotiations under pressure, threats, or increased sanctions

According to Israeli sources, Trump's letter to Iran included a two-month deadline for a new nuclear deal. However, it is clear that Iranian decision-makers are not going to yield to pressure. In fact, the debate over crossing the nuclear threshold is gaining momentum.

There are rumors that some decision-makers in Iran believe a military strike might be preferable to yielding to U.S. demands.

The principlist newspaper Vatan-e Emrooz features a cover with the headline "Atomic Year." It claims that Trump's policies have pushed countries toward nuclear weapons. This is yet another example of how the debate over Iran's nuclear doctrine is playing out in public.

Donald Trump: From this moment on, any missile fired by the Houthis will be considered a missile from Iran. Iran will be held responsible for it and will bear the consequences, which will be severe.

The house arrest of Karroubi was lifted after 15 years. In an interview with a reformist media outlet, Hossein Karroubi reiterated: "Yesterday, security officers met with my father and informed him that, by order of the head of the judiciary, his house arrest would be lifted".

Reliable reports indicate that the text of Tehran's response to Donald Trump's letter has not yet been finalized.

Principalist channels on Telegram are asking whether "Iran should withdraw from the NPT," and some experts believe this could indicate a potential shift in the country's nuclear doctrine.

According to Iranian sources, the Emirates deemed mediation futile and even considered engaging in this arena a security threat against Iran. This also explains why they sent Gargash to Tehran. www.jamaran.news/%D8%A8%D8%AE...

1/2 Iran is also playing its diplomatic game. For the first time, a letter from a U.S. president to Iran has been made public, with at least part of it expected to be shared with the public.

Ansari, the Vice President for Legal Affairs: "The higher legal authority has decided to temporarily halt the enforcement of the Hijab and Chastity Law until the Vice Presidency for Legal Affairs drafts its amendments and submits them to Parliament".

1/2 The most dangerous stage in the pursuit of nuclear weapons is not acquiring them but the enrichment process. This stage is particularly risky because other states may perceive it as a direct path to an existential threat, making a preemptive strike highly likely.

Esmaeil Baghaei: Foreign Ministry spokesman announced: "Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates, is carrying a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump to Iran".

A principalist rally took place in front of the parliament. A group of principalists gathered at the parliament entrance to demand the enforcement of the "Hijab Law," criticizing those who argue that its implementation would provoke antagonism within society.

Alawite activists report rising violence against their community since Bashar al-Assad's fall, especially in rural Homs & Latakia. Despite HTS’s pledge of inclusive governance, no major talks have been held with Alawite leaders, unlike meetings with Kurds, Christians & Druze.

Iraq at a Crossroads: Iraqi leaders are confronting a critical decision with no easy options. Whether they choose to defy U.S. sanctions and maintain gas imports from Iran or comply and cut supplies, they will face serious and unprecedented challenges.

John Mearsheimer's speech is making the rounds on Iranian social media. Iranians are highlighting this passage: "Given that Israel possesses nuclear weapons in the region, Iran's effort to acquire nuclear weapons seems completely logical to me." youtu.be/ELyfYax3IgU?...

Ay. Khamenei: Some bullying governments insist on negotiations not to resolve issues, but to impose their own expectations. The Islamic Republic of Iran will definitely not accept their expectations.

According to Iranian sources, Russia has informed Iran that withdrawing from the NPT and pursuing nuclear weapons is a red line for them. The sources also state that all major powers—including the U.S., Russia, China, and Europe—agree that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons.

The rush to claim that he sent a letter to Iran suggests that he wants to create media pressure and put the ball on Iran's roof.

Creo que facía falta unha conta en galego que falase de Irán e desde Teherán. A partir de hoxe, intentarei publicar máis contido en galego (tamén seguirei en inglés).

The Draft Accession of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Convention on the Prohibition or Restriction of the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons is already facing criticism. Some argue that this move goes against Iran's national security interests.

**E3 Statement at the End of the Board of Governors Meeting:** Iran now possesses 27 times the JCPOA's allowed limit of enriched uranium and has installed more advanced centrifuges, paving the way for further expansion of its enrichment capabilities,. wien-io.diplo.de/iow-de/staen...

The removal of Hemmati and Zarif from the government has given the principalists a boost. They argue that a Reformist government, without the possibility of negotiating with the U.S. and lifting sanctions, has no political future.

According to Bloomberg, Russia has agreed, following a U.S. request, to help broker a deal between Iran and the United States.

Zarif, the Vice President for Strategic Affairs confirmed his resignation by posting on his account. He stated: "I hope that with my departure, the excuses for obstructing the will of the people and the success of the government will be removed".

Iranian sources report that Trump’s foreign policy is pressuring Iraq to cut ties with Iran ahead of key elections. The U.S. has revoked Iraq’s sanctions waiver for Iranian energy imports and demands the disarmament of Iran-backed groups.

The Iranian Parliament, after reviewing the impeachment proposal for Hemmati, the Minister of Economy and Finance, voted to remove him from office. Of the 273 members present, 182 cast a no-confidence vote against him, while only 89 supported his continuation in office.

Amirhossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi, Raisi's Vice President, said in an interview: "Throughout all three years of Martyr Raisi’s government, we were engaged in secret negotiations with the Americans, but we didn’t publicize it".

1/2 Principalists say that the official news agency, IRNA, published an "insulting article" attacking lawmakers who support the impeachment of the Minister of Economy, making unprecedented accusations against them.