Tehran has reportedly shifted its tone on the global stage following Republican Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, aiming to de-escalate tensions with Washington. According to The New York Times (NYT), citing sources, Iran has transitioned from issuing harsh statements to adopting a more conciliatory approach "within just a few weeks."
Sources attribute this shift to a combination of domestic and international developments, including concerns over Trump's "unpredictability" after his election on November 5. Additionally, economic challenges and the weakening of Iran's key ally, the Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah, have reportedly influenced Tehran’s recalibration.
The report notes that these considerations have led Iran to refrain from retaliatory actions against Israel to avoid further straining relations with the incoming Trump administration.
During his first term as president, Trump pursued a "maximum pressure" policy against Iran, withdrawing from the nuclear deal, imposing severe sanctions, and strengthening US military and economic support for Israel.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi advised Trump to abandon his pressure campaign upon returning to the White House in January 2025. Should the Republican leader choose otherwise, Araghchi warned that the US would face "maximum resistance" from Tehran.
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