Iran has called for waiting out Trump's presidential term
An adviser to the speaker of Iran’s parliament called on Tehran not to reach an agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump, but to wait until his term ends on January 20, 2029.
According to the adviser, Iran should avoid both direct conflict and reaching a final agreement with the current U.S. administration.
Instead, Tehran is advised to adopt a wait-and-see strategy and count on a change in the U.S. administration.
The advisor to the Speaker of Parliament effectively suggested “waiting out” the Trump presidency, hoping that after his term ends, Washington will be led by a politician with whom it will be easier to negotiate.
According to a representative of the parliamentary leadership, Iran’s strategy should not consist of open war or the conclusion of an agreement, but rather of managing the situation without moving toward a final peace or agreement.
This approach involves a strategic wait until the end of Trump’s presidential term. The media cites January 20, 2029, as the target date for the end of his term.
At the same time, it is important to note that the statement by the advisor to the Speaker of Parliament is not an official decision by the Iranian government or an announcement of the termination of diplomatic relations with the United States.
If this strategy receives support at the highest levels, it could significantly complicate the Trump administration’s attempts to reach a new agreement with Tehran.
At the same time, there is currently no basis for interpreting the adviser’s words as the definitive position of the entire Iranian government. Iran’s foreign policy decision-making system involves several centers of power, so a single statement by a representative of the parliamentary leadership does not automatically signify a change in state policy.
Thus, at this stage, this is primarily a public signal from one of the influential figures in the Iranian political arena, rather than a formally approved decision by Tehran.
This is being reported by international media outlets.
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