U.S. President Donald Trump's letter to Iran was revealed on Saturday by Sky News Arabic. The president wrote that the United States would not stand by in the face of Iranian threats to America or its allies.
But the letter also contained a warning. He said that if Iran chooses to reject the hand extended to it and opts for escalation, continued support for terror groups and military escapades, it would be met by a quick and forceful response.
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Donald Trump, Ali Khamenei, Natanz nuclear facility
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Satellite images shows US military buildup in the Indian Ocean
He went on to say that peace was not weakness but a choice made by strong people. The Iranian people deserve a better future," Trump wrote.
"Our policy remains not to engage in direct talks with the U.S. due to its maximum pressure campaign and military threats," Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in response.
Donald Trump speaks about Iran
According to reports, at least five B-2 stealth bombers have recently arrived at the remote Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean, with additional bombers en route. While the island is a British territory, the U.S. operates military facilities there. In the past, American aircraft have launched strikes from Diego Garcia against targets in Afghanistan and Iraq.