New developments in US-Iran relations; Trump spoke of contacting the "real leader"

New developments in US-Iran relations come as Trump speaks of contacting the "real leader" and announces the possibility of an imminent agreement.

In new statements that could signal significant changes in the political equation in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump announced that Washington is reaching out to a person in Iran who he said "has the greatest respect and is a true leader."

These remarks, made to reporters in Palm Beach, Florida, have attracted widespread attention from political analysts, especially since Trump implicitly announced the existence of an informal communication channel with the power structure in Iran; a matter that, if true, could change the course of diplomatic developments.

Asked about Mojtaba Khamenei, who some have suggested is a potential future leader of Iran, Trump said, "We haven't heard from him and we don't know if he's alive or not." He also stressed that he does not recognize him as leader.

These statements come as speculation about the future of leadership in Iran has increased, especially in the media and political space abroad.

The US president also claimed that talks were underway between representatives of both sides. He said that US special envoy Steve Whitaker had met with a senior Iranian official, although he declined to name the person. Trump added that the person was “the most respected and the main leader” in the current Iranian structure and stressed that he was not Mojtaba Khamenei.

He also spoke of an agreement on "major points" and said that the talks began on Sunday and could be concluded soon if they progress. According to Trump, Jared Kushner is also playing a role in advancing these talks.

In another part of his speech, Donald Trump revealed that the United States had considered a massive attack on Iran's critical electrical infrastructure, but that the move had been postponed. "They called and they want to make a deal," he said.

This claim comes at a time when official sources in Iran have not yet reacted to these remarks. Some media outlets close to Iranian military institutions have also denied any negotiations and have considered these statements an attempt to influence global markets, especially oil and stocks.

Trump reiterated one of the main US conditions, saying Iran had agreed not to acquire nuclear weapons. This issue has been a major point of tension between the two countries for years.

He also pointed to the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, saying that if the negotiations are successful, this vital passage will soon be opened and oil prices will drop significantly. According to him, control of this area can be done jointly.

Finally, referring to the internal situation in Iran, Trump claimed that after the killing of some of the leaders of the government, the situation had progressed in such a way that “it was as if there had been a change of power.” He added that he was now negotiating with reasonable people and had made about 15 demands on Iran, the most important of which was that it not acquire nuclear weapons.

Analysts believe that these statements, if officially confirmed or denied by Iran, could have far-reaching effects on the future of relations between the two countries, regional stability, and even the state of religious and social freedoms in Iran, an issue that is of particular importance to many observers, including the Christian community.