Iran president to release open letter to Americans, says spokesperson

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to release an open letter addressed to the American people, his spokesperson Mehdi Tabatabai said, in what appears to be a significant outreach amid rising tensions between Tehran and Washington.

According to Tabatabai, the message will be made public in the coming hours and is expected to outline Iran’s position at a time when geopolitical strains between the two countries remain high. While details of the letter have not been disclosed, the move signals a direct attempt to communicate beyond official diplomatic channels.

The development follows statement by US President Donald Trump, who claimed that Iran’s new leadership had sought a ceasefire. “Iran’s new regime president, much less radicalised and far more intelligent than his predecessors, has just asked the United States of America for a ceasefire,” Trump said, without specifying whom he had spoken to.

Trump’s comments have added a new dimension to the evolving situation, particularly as Washington continues its military posture in the region. He also indicated that the United States could scale back its presence in Iran relatively quickly, while retaining the option to carry out targeted strikes if necessary.

Iran has not officially confirmed any such ceasefire request, and the upcoming letter may clarify its stance. Analysts see the planned outreach as a possible effort by Tehran to shape the narrative and address American public opinion directly at a time when official communication channels remain strained.

The timing is notable, coming as the broader regional conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues to unfold. Diplomatic signals and public messaging are increasingly becoming part of the strategic landscape, alongside military developments.

By choosing to address the American public, Pezeshkian’s administration may be attempting to project a measured approach and counter perceptions shaped by recent statements from Washington. Whether the letter signals a shift in tone or simply reiterates Iran’s long-held positions will become clearer once it is released.