Nournews: Ali Shamkhani, the advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, gave a purposeful interview with NBC, which was a careful and diplomatic response to Trump’s harsh remarks in the Persian Gulf. It was a message that changed the equation of pressure and brought a new concept of negotiation based on mutual respect and the real lifting of sanctions.
Soft power with threat at peak
Ali Shamkhani, the political advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and head of Iran’s nuclear dossier, used American media to project Iran’s voice of reason to the world at one of the most critical moments.
During an unprecedented interview with NBC, he reiterated that if all sanctions (primary and secondary) are truly lifted, Iran will be ready to stop high-level enrichment and convert its stockpiles of highly enriched uranium while addressing concerns about deviations in its nuclear program toward weapon development.
The remark, expressed from a position of power, was neither a retreat nor a baseless concession; rather, it was an explicit statement of a clear equation: security and cooperation can only be achieved through sincerity and the complete lifting of sanctions. Tehran knows very well that effective diplomacy yields results only when there is a balance between commitments and guarantees.
An artful response to Trump’s political offensive
In his recent trip to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, Trump tried to reconstruct anti-Iranian coalition discourse, returning the ambiance of the region to the area of threat and siege. By repeating hostile rhetoric against Iran, he tried to put the U.S. regional allies back on a path of confrontation.
Shamkhani, reacting to this rhetorical attack, conveyed the clear message of the Islamic Republic through an American media outlet to the elites and public opinion in the United States and around the world. He did so with diplomatic finesse, not by provoking tension
Remarks by Shamkhani had a clear message: “We are ready, if you are committed!”
Challenge of distortion, a domestic warning alarm
Despite Shamkhani’s clear explanation of Iran’s preconditions, unfortunately some domestic media outlets made mistakes in reflecting this interview. Some media outlets mistakenly interpreted his remarks about lifting “all sanctions” as “lifting some sanctions.” This distortion not only undermined the country’s diplomatic message but also gave hope to the enemies.
The official stances of the government must be conveyed to the public directly and accurately. Shamkhani wisely emphasized that Iran will not enter into any deal without an executable guarantee that it will not be challenged again with changes in the U.S. administrations. Iran’s condition is clear: a valid, balanced, and sustainable deal
When audience receive the message
The strategic point was that the interview was retweeted by Trump. It was an unprecedented event, showing that if Iran’s remarks are said precisely and on time, they will be heard by American media outlets.
Regardless of Trump’s intent, the retweet is a testament to the impact of Iran’s message in the U.S. public sphere. At a time when Washington is trying to block Iran’s voice, Shamkhani wisely chose the platform for dialogue and conveyed the truth through the closed circles of sanctions and censorship, bringing it back to the core of the power struggle.
The purposeful measure by Shamkhani established a completely new playing field, in which the U.S. will be placed in a position of inactivity if it refuses to participate. Iran spoke with the language of power, demonstrating wisdom that both nullified threats and revealed opportunities.
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