Key facts
- Mojtaba Khamenei called Trump 'desperate' over Iran nuclear deal push
- Claimed Trump used 'all kinds of leverage' in negotiations
- Mojtaba Khamenei is son of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
- Remarks signal deep scepticism in Iran's ruling establishment
NDTV reports that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and a highly influential figure within the Islamic Republic's power structure, has publicly described US President Donald Trump as 'desperate' in his pursuit of a nuclear deal with Iran, alleging Trump used 'all kinds of leverage' to push the negotiations forward.
The remarks reflect a significant divide between how Washington and Tehran are characterising the ongoing diplomatic process. While the Trump administration has publicly projected confidence in securing an agreement, Khamenei's son's comments suggest Iran's inner circle views the American posture as one of weakness rather than strength.
India watches the US-Iran standoff closely: Iran is a major oil supplier to Asia, and any deal — or collapse of talks — directly affects global crude prices. India also maintains strategic ties with Iran, including its interest in the Chabahar port, making the diplomatic outcome consequential for New Delhi's foreign policy and energy security.