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Iran-Musk Meeting: A De-escalation Attempt?

A US official claims Iran sought a meeting with Elon Musk to ease tensions with Trump, while Iran denies the meeting amid heightened tensions and reported assassination plots.

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How did Iran respond to reports of the meeting with Elon Musk?: Iran's Foreign Ministry denied the meeting, expressing surprise at the media coverage. However, the US official's account indicates that the Iranian side initiated the meeting with Musk, who is a Trump ally.
What is the context of this meeting in terms of US-Iran relations?: The meeting occurred amid Trump's selection of hawkish foreign policy officials, raising concerns about increased tensions with Iran. This follows previous actions by the Trump administration, such as ending the nuclear deal and ordering the killing of General Soleimani.
What are the differing perspectives within Iran regarding relations with Trump?: While Supreme Leader Khamenei has expressed negative views towards Trump, Iran's new president has indicated an openness to dialogue with Trump to alleviate sanctions. The Trump transition team did not comment on these reports.
What are the implications of the reported Iranian assassination plots against Trump?: There have been multiple reports of Iranian plots to assassinate Trump, which Iran denies. The US warned Iran that such an attempt would be considered an act of war, to which Iran responded with a written message stating that they would not attempt to kill Trump.
What was the purpose of the reported meeting between Iran's UN ambassador and Elon Musk?: According to a US official, Iran's UN Ambassador met with Elon Musk to discuss Iran's nuclear program, support for anti-Israel groups, and potential improvements in US relations. The meeting's purpose appeared to be de-escalating tensions with the incoming Trump administration.

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