Iran diplomat, Trump adviser Musk hold secret talks; Teheran says no assassination plot
The Statesman|November 17, 2024
In apparent attempts by Iran to prepare for the return of Donald Trump as US President, a senior diplomat had a secret meeting with Elon Musk, a top adviser to the President-elect, and separately Teheran assured the US government that it was not trying to assassinate Trump, according to media reports.
Iran diplomat, Trump adviser Musk hold secret talks; Teheran says no assassination plot

Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur advising Trump met with Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, at his New York residence, according to CBS News quoting unnamed sources.

It said that it was not clear if the nominees for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, and National Security Advisor Mike Walz, who are vehement opponents of Iran, were aware of the meeting.

The New York Times reported that according to two Iranian officials the meeting was "positive" and there was "good news".

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