Iran: Trump aims to conduct complex and planned psychological operation

Iran's Noor News Agency, affiliated with the Supreme National Security Council, has characterized recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding direct negotiations with Iran as a complex and planned psychological operation aimed at influencing both domestic and international public opinion. This perspective reflects Tehran's skepticism toward Washington's overtures, especially in light of heightened tensions between the two nations.​ Despite this skepticism, reports indicate that Iran and the United States are scheduled to engage in indirect talks in Oman on Saturday. According to three Iranian sources cited by The New York Times, Iran has conveyed to Washington that, should these preliminary discussions prove successful, Tehran would be open to the possibility of direct negotiations. This development suggests a cautious openness on Iran's part, contingent upon the outcomes of the upcoming indirect talks.​ President Trump has publicly expressed his willingness to engage directly with Iranian leaders. In a press conference following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump stated: