Business magnate Elon Musk engaged in a confidential hour-long meeting with Iran's ambassador to the United Nations at an undisclosed New York location, The New York Times reported Thursday night. The revelation comes as Tehran shows signs of potential diplomatic realignment with a future Trump administration.
A Foreign Ministry official in Tehran disclosed details of the ambassador's proposition, offering potential US Treasury sanctions relief in exchange for establishing business operations in Iran's capital.
The development emerges amid signals of a possible shift in US-Iran dynamics. A public debate is unfolding in Tehran regarding prospects for a fresh agreement with the Trump administration, despite long-standing tensions between the nations. Iran's foreign minister suggested diplomatic possibilities Thursday, stating, "The differences can be resolved."
Senior Iranian officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, indicated that the discussions aimed to explore pathways toward easing Washington-Tehran tensions. These sources characterized the encounter as "positive" and "promising news."
Musk, who recently secured a high-ranking position in the incoming Trump administration, is widely regarded as the most influential figure in the president-elect's transition team. His diplomatic engagement with Iran has triggered concerns in Jerusalem, particularly as tensions escalate along the northern border with Hezbollah.
Diplomatic sources in Jerusalem have confirmed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is aware of the meeting. "Israel is monitoring these developments with utmost vigilance," a senior official stated. "We anticipate any future agreement to explicitly address threats posed to Israel by Iran and its proxies."
