[Iran's "New President" Seeking Ceasefire? Trump Exposes Ignorance]
On April 1, Trump once again claimed that Iran is seeking ceasefire negotiations. Iran's response remained the same as before—firm denial. However, Trump's remarks can be safely ignored; this is just his usual "winning strategy" tactic.
Based on currently disclosed information, it is actually Trump who is eager to negotiate and withdraw, while the Revolutionary Guard remains highly determined to continue fighting. In their view, Trump has already shown signs of weakness, and by persisting in combat, they believe they can secure better negotiation terms.
Differing from previous instances, this time Trump specifically mentioned a mysterious "new president" of Iran, stating it was this "new president" who requested talks. Yet, he revealed no further details about who this "new president" might be.
It is strange that Iran’s current president, Pezeshkian, is already a moderate and reformist figure who has consistently advocated for nuclear negotiations with the West. During this ongoing conflict, Pezeshkian’s stance sharply contrasts with that of the Revolutionary Guard. He has repeatedly expressed willingness to end the war. Precisely because of his moderate position, Israel has assassinated numerous Iranian officials but has so far refrained from targeting him. Then, who exactly is Trump referring to as the “new president”?
In fact, there is no such thing as a so-called "new president." Trump likely meant "new leader," but this is merely an arbitrary label he invented. This very act exposes Trump's ignorance: within Iran, the elected president is at best a second-tier figure, while the ultimate decision-making power lies with the Supreme Leader.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1861357200153863/
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