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President Donald Trump has abruptly called off efforts to ease sanctions on Iran following what he termed as an "insulting and arrogant" message from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The dramatic reversal comes just days after Trump had hinted at a potential thaw — with limited sanctions relief and oil trade leeway — designed to lure Tehran back to negotiations after the devastating 12-day war in the Middle East.
In a bold video message on Thursday, Khamenei downplayed the effect of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and portrayed the Islamic Republic as victorious. He claimed Iran's missile retaliation not only forced Israel to seek external help but also embarrassed the United States. His dismissive tone sparked an angry reaction from Trump, who accused the Iranian leader of lying and posturing dangerously while his nation remains on the brink.
Khamenei’s rhetoric, which included mocking Israel for “running to Daddy” and framing Iran as defiant and undefeated, directly undercut the Trump administration’s behind-the-scenes effort to restart stalled diplomatic talks.
Trump’s Truth Social post was anything but diplomatic. He lashed out at Khamenei for rejecting goodwill and pushing the region closer to renewed violence. Trump revealed he had opposed an Israeli plan to assassinate Khamenei — a decision he now frames as a missed opportunity to eliminate a destabilizing force. In his words, he spared the Ayatollah from a “very ugly and ignominious death,” believing then in the possibility of a deal.
However, Trump said that after being met with “anger, hatred, and disgust,” he had no choice but to end all efforts related to sanction relief, infrastructure support, or economic rehabilitation for Iran.
Despite calling off the relief, Trump reiterated that Iran must dismantle its remaining uranium stockpile. He insisted the U.S. would not tolerate any attempt to revive the Iranian nuclear weapons program, and if necessary, would resort to military action to prevent any enrichment beyond peaceful levels.
The President also added that future negotiations — if ever resumed — would require Tehran to rejoin the international order and abandon its inflammatory rhetoric.
Khamenei’s video was his first public appearance in days. Sources suggest he remains hidden in a secure bunker after a close brush with an Israeli assassination attempt. Trump's comments revealed that the U.S. knew his exact location but deliberately held back an operation that could have caused mass casualties, claiming it would have been “the largest strike of the war.”
This revelation adds a layer of tension, showing how close both sides came to a catastrophic escalation and how Khamenei’s current bravado masks internal fear and strategic vulnerability.
Israel’s Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer is set to meet Trump administration officials next week in Washington. Their agenda: defining the next steps on Iran, reviewing the Gaza conflict, and preparing for an upcoming meeting between Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
As Iran doubles down on defiance and Trump warns of forceful deterrence, the road to peace has narrowed. With post-war wounds still raw and trust evaporated, diplomacy now appears more distant than ever.
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