A senior Iranian diplomat has revealed a major shift in the Iranian leadership’s position, confirming its willingness to abandon uranium enrichment in order to maintain the political stability of the regime. In statements to local media, he explained that "survival" has become the top priority, amid the tense circumstances Iran has been experiencing recently.
The diplomat, who chose to remain anonymous, noted that the escalating confrontation with Israel has severely strained the capabilities of the Iranian military, in addition to negatively impacting the Iranian economy and the general public mood. He added: “We do not want to repeat Saddam Hussein’s mistake. What is needed now is a negotiated path that allows both sides to save face.”
He affirmed that both Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the Iranian government are now open to entering into a serious political agreement to resolve the crisis, expressing his belief that former U.S. President Donald Trump is the only figure capable of finalizing such a deal quickly and effectively. He continued: “Trump may be the only one capable of ending this situation in a way that preserves stability.”
These statements came in the wake of a series of intense Israeli airstrikes inside Iran, which, according to the Iranian Ministry of Health, resulted in 128 deaths and over 900 injuries — an unprecedented escalation since the latest wave of tensions began. In response, Israel announced that 24 of its citizens had been killed, including 8 in separate overnight attacks.
