Iran has officially responded to a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump, who proposed renewed negotiations regarding Tehran's nuclear program amid escalating tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the response was conveyed through Oman, a long-standing intermediary between the two nations. He stated, “This official response includes a letter in which our position regarding the current situation and Mr. Trump's letter has been fully explained to the other party,” as reported by Al Jazeera.

While the specifics of Iran's reply remain undisclosed, Araghchi emphasized that Tehran's policy is to avoid direct negotiations due to what he termed a U.S. campaign of "maximum pressure" and military threats. “Our policy remains not to negotiate directly (with Washington) under 'maximum pressure', but indirect negotiations can continue,” he noted in a statement carried by various media outlets, including The Times of India and TRT.

This communication follows Trump's earlier announcement revealing that he sent a letter to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, suggesting a diplomatic resolution to the standoff, yet warning of potential military action should Iran decline to negotiate. The letter was delivered by Emirati diplomat Anwar Gargash during his visit to Tehran on March 12, 2025, where Trump indicated a two-month deadline for an agreement, as detailed by Newsweek.

The U.S. has not engaged in formal diplomatic relations with Iran since 1980, and despite previous agreements, tensions have escalated since Trump's withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal. Kamali Kharrazi, a senior adviser to Khamenei, further reinforced Iran's willingness for indirect negotiations to assess the U.S. stance and conditions.

As the geopolitical landscape evolves, all eyes are on Iran's reaction to the pressure and the possibility of resuming dialogue while balancing its national interests against external threats. The situation continues to develop, and analysts suggest observing further military movements and diplomatic exchanges closely as both nations navigate this critical juncture.