Mojtaba Zolnouri, a member of the Legal and Judicial Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, confirmed Iran International's report about the transfer of Donald Trump's message to Tehran through Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, regarding three preconditions for negotiation.
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Member of Parliament: Trump's Message Regarding Three Preconditions for Negotiation Reached Tehran via Bin Salman
Jan 23, 2026
January 23, 2026
1 min read
📰 Iran International (Farsi)
📋 Key Takeaway
Mojtaba Zolnouri confirmed that Donald Trump's message about three preconditions for negotiations was conveyed to Tehran through Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This development highlights ongoing diplomatic communications between Iran and Saudi Arabia, as well as the potential for future negotiations.
🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line:
The transfer of Trump's message through Saudi Arabia highlights the complexities of U.S.-Iran negotiations and the evolving role of regional powers.
👥 Key Players
Mojtaba Zolnouri
MENTIONED
Member of Parliament, Legal and Judicial Commission
"As a member of the Iranian parliament, Zolnouri's statements reflect the official stance of the Iranian government and its approach to international negotiations."
Donald Trump
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Former President of the United States
"Trump's administration had a significant impact on U.S.-Iran relations, particularly through sanctions and withdrawal from the nuclear deal."
Mohammed bin Salman
MENTIONED
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
"As a key regional player, his involvement in mediating messages between the U.S. and Iran indicates Saudi Arabia's role in Middle Eastern diplomacy."
📰 What Happened
Mojtaba Zolnouri confirmed that a message from Donald Trump regarding three preconditions for negotiations was delivered to Iran through Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This indicates ongoing diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran, facilitated by Saudi Arabia.
- The message included three preconditions for negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
- The involvement of Saudi Arabia suggests a potential shift in regional diplomatic dynamics.
💡 Why It Matters
🇮🇷 For Iran: This message could influence Iran's approach to negotiations and its internal political discourse regarding relations with the U.S.
🌍 Regional: The involvement of Saudi Arabia could indicate a potential thaw in relations between Iran and its regional rivals, impacting broader Middle Eastern stability.
🌐 International: This development may affect U.S. foreign policy strategies and the international community's approach to Iran's nuclear program.
📚 Background
Iran and the U.S. have had a fraught relationship since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, with tensions escalating further after the U.S. withdrew from the nuclear deal in 2018. Saudi Arabia, a key U.S. ally, has historically been opposed to Iran's regional influence.
U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations
Saudi-Iranian relations
📡 Source:
NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence:
70%
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Translation confidence: 85%
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