High-level contact between US administration and Iranian opposition sparks political stir
A secret meeting between US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s former monarch, has come to light, sending shockwaves through political circles. According to US media reports, the weekend meeting focused on the recent violent protests in Iran and the overall political situation in the country.
This is the first high-level contact between the Trump administration and a prominent Iranian opposition figure following the widespread demonstrations. Human rights organizations report that over 2,400 people were killed during the recent unrest in Iran.
Interestingly, this meeting contradicts remarks made by Trump last week, when he indicated he had no immediate plans to meet Pahlavi. Trump had commented that while Pahlavi seemed “a good man,” a meeting was not appropriate at that time.
The development underscores the US administration’s growing engagement with Iranian opposition groups and highlights the international attention on Iran’s ongoing political crisis.
