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Trump and Iran: A Game of Diplomatic Chess with a Nuclear Twist!

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Could Donald Trump really be on the verge of securing a 'nuclear peace agreement' with Iran? Let's dive into the drama!

In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump has expressed interest in revitalizing talks with Iran over its nuclear program. This comes right after his conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, suggesting that Trump is looking to create a diplomatic opening while navigating the interests of key allies. Trump took to social media, stating that discussions for a 'nuclear peace agreement' are in the cards and that the rumors about his willingness to resort to military action against Iran are largely exaggerated. Talk about a plot twist worthy of a thrilling soap opera!

Meanwhile, Iran has indicated that it wouldn’t be too hard to convince Trump of its intentions regarding nuclear arms. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that assuring the U.S. President that Tehran does not seek nuclear weapons could be quite achievable, but the broader implications of such assurances remain contentious. The volatile nature of U.S.-Iran relations has prompted debates both in Washington and Tehran as they navigate through past grievances and complex geopolitics.

As Trump faces pushback regarding his historical hardline stance against Iran, the Iranian leadership appears divided on how to respond. While some advocate fostering closer ties with Russia and China, others express caution. They fear that Russia might exploit Iran's ongoing tensions with the U.S. Speaking of tensions, recent economic indicators show a downturn, with the Iranian rial plummeting to a record low after Trump called for the reimplementation of the 'maximum pressure' campaign.

Interestingly, Iranian officials have dismissed Trump's threats, labeling them as provocative. First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref pointed out that meeting with Trump is simply not on Iran’s current agenda. Despite these setbacks, there’s an undercurrent of hopefulness on both sides, suggesting that this diplomatic chess game isn’t quite over yet.

Fun Fact: Did you know that during a previous administration, the U.S. and Iran narrowly avoided military conflict thanks to a timely diplomatic intervention? Meanwhile, the Iranian rial's record low highlights just how economically stressful these political machinations can be — proving that geopolitics can be as unpredictable as a Canadian weather forecast!

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Donald Trump signals wish to hold talks with Iran over nuclear deal (The Guardian)

Trump's social media posting came after he held talks with the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and also signed a presidential memorandum that ...

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Donald Trump calls for 'nuclear peace agreement' with Iran (Financial Times)

US president says reports of plans to 'blow Iran into smithereens' are 'greatly exaggerated'

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Iran says 'not difficult' to assure Trump it does not seek nuclear arms (Iran International)

Demonstrating to US President Donald Trump that Iran does not seek nuclear weapons will not be difficult and is achievable, foreign minister Abbas Araghchi ...

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Tehran calls Trump's threat over assassination plot 'provocative' (Iran International)

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Iran's currency plunges to record low after Trump orders restart of ... (The Hindu)

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Iran is willing to give Trump diplomacy 'another chance', says senior ... (Middle East Monitor)

Iran is ready to give the United States a chance to resolve disputes between the arch foes, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday, a day after ...

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Debate grows in Iran over ties with Russia and China (Iran International)

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Iran says US 'maximum pressure' will fail as it did in Trump first term (Jordan Times)

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump's reimposition of a policy of "maximum pressure" against ...

Meeting Trump not on Iran's agenda now: VP (新华网)

TEHRAN, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said here Wednesday that meeting and negotiating with U.S. President Donald Trump, ...

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Iran says its foreign policy driven by interests after Trump voices ... (Reuters)

Iran's foreign policy is driven by dignity, wisdom and interest, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump ...

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