Dr. Kharazi emphasized: “Recent remarks by Mr. Trump, coupled with ambiguous references by some U.S. officials to his letter and its extensive dissemination in Western and regional media, aim to create a sense of false optimism, confusion, and a polarized atmosphere within Iran.”

He elaborated further: “This tactic makes some in the country believe a window of opportunity has opened to resolve the historical issues between Iran and the U.S., portraying Mr. Trump as a sincere man in seeking better relations with Iran, although there are opposition voices to this approach within the United States.”

The President of the SCFR posed a critical question: “What is the real strategy of the U.S.?” He answered: “The U.S. strategy is to invite Iran to negotiate under the shadow of escalating economic sanctions and military threats. The objective is to coerce Iran into a kind of negotiation whose governing principles are unclear, and therefore, based on past experiences, Iran has little reason to trust the promises or signatures of the opposing side. This strategy amounts to nothing more than imposing the will of one side on the other, through coercion and threats.”

Dr. Kharazi stated: “If Mr. Trump truly understood Iran and the Iranian spirit, he would have learned from history and acted differently—whether out of sincerity or even business-minded pragmatism for his country’s economic interests:

He would recognize the Iranian people’s profound sense of pride rooted in their thousands of years of civilization. They categorically reject humiliation and will not bow to foreign threats or pressures, as demonstrated during the Iran-Iraq war when they stood firm against a militarized regime backed by global powers, including the U.S., and successfully liberated their land.

He would understand that the Iranian ethos of chivalry and dignity prevents them from tolerating coercion or bullying. However, when they see humility and sincerity on the other side, they respond in kind.

He would acknowledge that the Islamic Republic of Iran has not only survived the war, political pressures, and economic sanctions by others but has emerged as a regional power, firmly establishing its security and independence. This realization should lead to the conclusion that testing Iran’s resolve through bullying would be futile.

Instead of repeating past mistakes, he would sincerely accept the principles of a genuine negotiation, which include equality, mutual respect, and refraining from threats and pressures. Such an approach could win the trust of the Iranian people, that he is looking to a fair negotiation, rather than coercion and dominance.”

The President of the SCFR emphasized: “However, the reality is that the current, inexperienced U.S. officials lack historical memory of the failures of the past U.S. strategies and persist in their domineering stances. They think they can push Iran into a kind of negotiations that outcomes is predetermined.”

Dr. Kharazi concluded: “Of course, the Islamic Republic of Iran has not closed all doors, but is ready for indirect negotiations to evaluate the other side, put its conditions, and make appropriate decisions accordingly.”