Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Iran has sent a clear and direct message to Donald Trump ahead of the US presidential election: if he wants to negotiate a new nuclear deal, he must first change his "disrespectful tone" towards Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.The warning came from Kamal Kharrazi, a senior adviser to Khamenei, who stated that respect for their national figures is a prerequisite for any future talks. Kharrazi emphasized that Trump's past approach of using harsh rhetoric and what he termed "psychological warfare" would not be tolerated again.This statement sets a firm precondition for re-engagement, should Trump win the upcoming election. During his presidency, Trump famously pulled the United States out of the landmark 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) and reimposed crippling sanctions on Iran as part of his "maximum pressure" campaign. His administration often used confrontational language when referring to the Iranian leadership.Kharrazi's comments signal that Iran believes that campaign failed and has made them more resilient. He implied that while Iran might be open to talks, the starting point must be a fundamental shift in diplomatic language from Washington. "Trump must know that he is not dealing with a weak opponent," Kharrazi was quoted as saying, highlighting that Iran's nuclear capabilities have advanced significantly since the US withdrawal.This declaration serves as an early red line from Tehran, indicating that any future negotiations with a potential second Trump administration would face significant hurdles from the outset, with diplomatic respect being a non-negotiable term.
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