President Donald Trump has officially confirmed that the United States is actively engaging in direct communication with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf,
the top parliamentary leader of Iran. In an interview with The New York Post, Trump broke days of silence regarding murky backchannel rumors, stating he would provide more clarity on the situation in approximately one week. This revelation marks the clearest acknowledgment to date that Washington is navigating the complex power dynamics of Tehran through direct high-level contact. The confirmation follows a period of intense speculation and public denials from Iranian officials, who had previously characterized reports of such negotiations as “fake news.” By publicly acknowledging these talks, Trump is effectively bypassing traditional diplomatic hurdles and challenging the narrative maintained by the Tehran establishment. The President suggested that this strategic outreach is the result of a significant internal reorganization within the Islamic Republic, where the resistant “old guard” has reportedly been replaced by new figures. According to Trump, this emerging leadership appears more open to working with Washington, potentially paving the way for a major shift in U.S.-Iran relations. As Washington waits for further updates, the international community remains focused on whether this engagement will lead to a lasting diplomatic breakthrough or if it represents another volatile chapter in Middle East geopolitics.
