Iranian ambassador in Mexico: ‘Iran and the US can be very good friends’
Iran's top diplomat in Mexico stated that Iran's participation in the World Cup in the US is a gesture of goodwill amid talks to end the conflict, and that the two countries could become good friends.
Iran's ambassador in Mexico has said that Tehran's presence at the World Cup, being held in the United States, should be seen as a gesture of goodwill while negotiations to resolve a conflict are underway.
The diplomat also expressed that Iran and the United States “can be very good friends.” The statement comes at a time when the two nations are engaged in diplomatic discussions aimed at ending their disputes.
Iran's participation in the World Cup finals in the US is being interpreted as a symbolic move that could foster dialogue. The ambassador highlighted that such sporting events can serve as a bridge between peoples.
It remains unclear which specific conflict is being referenced, but Iran and the US have long been at odds, particularly over Iran's nuclear program and regional influence. Despite tensions, the envoy's comments suggest a potential openness to rapprochement.
