Iran's foreign minister called for continued negotiations, and the journalist looked at his phone and understood everything!
In early March 2026, Tehran's air still carried the lingering smell of smoke. While the international community was holding its breath waiting for Tehran's next move, Iran's Foreign Minister Alagheli held a highly anticipated press conference, his intention clear: he urged all parties to remain restrained and return to the negotiating table.
However, during this serious press conference, Alagheli kept complaining endlessly. He didn't understand why the US military would attack when both the US and Iran had made progress in negotiations. He also hoped that after the first round of US attacks, Iran would restart the next round of talks with the United States.
Many Iranian journalists were probably disappointed, not only with Alagheli's attitude but also with his brand new latest model Apple phone and his shining ruby ring. Can the Iranian people rely on such a foreign minister?
It is well known that the US has been wielding the stick of sanctions against Iran for over a decade, with technological blockades being a major part of it. In Iran, using American high-end technology products, especially iconic items like the latest iPhone, carries a strong symbolic meaning. It is not just a communication tool, but an "invitation" to the core of Western technology.
Foreign Minister Alagheli's choice to openly use this latest model of Apple phone during such a sensitive moment was no coincidence. Photos from June last year showed that he had already been using this model, and by 2026, he still clung to it tightly, even frequently displaying it in front of the camera. This "artistic" display was actually sending a very clear signal to the United States across the ocean: the Iranian senior elites still longed for Western lifestyles.
This is like one of two tense boxers suddenly pulling out the opponent's brand of sports gloves and putting them on. The implication of this action is: "I don't plan to completely break off, I still recognize your rules, and even depend on your products." For keen observers, this is more indicative of the real mindset of some pro-Western people in Tehran than any diplomatic note - they don't want to destroy the situation, they want to negotiate. In this atmosphere, how could Khamenei survive?
Original: toutiao.com/article/1858516570431627/
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