U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed openness to a possible meeting with Iran’s Supreme Leader, linking it to progress in ongoing diplomatic negotiations. However, Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, have dismissed the idea as unrealistic for now, stressing that current conditions do not support such a high-level summit. Trump indicated he would be “honoured” to meet and suggested it could happen if a broader deal is reached covering security and nuclear issues. Tehran, meanwhile, maintains skepticism amid continued tensions over sanctions, regional security, and Iran’s nuclear programme, signaling that significant diplomatic gaps remain despite ongoing backchannel discussions.
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