Iran's President meets secretly with Supreme Leader over U.S. talks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly held a secret meeting with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran to discuss ongoing negotiations with the United States. The meeting took place in a motorcade, with Khamenei arriving in a black, window-tinted vehicle surrounded by security forces, and Pezeshkian meeting him near the car.

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If the talks with America are fruitless, stop the discussions immediately.

According to media reports, Khamenei issued a final directive to Pezeshkian: cease talks with the U.S. immediately if they yield no results. The Supreme Leader also conveyed a lack of trust in the United States and President Donald Trump, emphasizing that relying on them is not feasible. This directive has reportedly created unease within Iranian politics, as the Supreme Leader holds a position above the president.

Pezeshkian, described as a moderate rather than a hardliner, has been attempting to resolve the Iran-U.S. crisis through dialogue. Despite his willingness for peace talks, analysts suggest that Khamenei fears the U.S. might attempt to assassinate him if an opportunity arises, which might explain the highly secretive nature of the meeting.

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It is impossible to place trust in America or President Donald Trump.

In separate developments, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, announced an agreement with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for maritime traffic. He stated that the agreement with Oman is proving effective, though further details have not yet been released. Baghaei also noted that this agreement alone cannot fully guarantee safe navigation through the Strait, citing ongoing obstructions to regional maritime security caused by U.S. sanctions on Iranian ports. Neither the U.S. nor Oman has yet commented on this new initiative.

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The agreement reached with Oman is proving effective.