Elon Musk seems to be quite powerful in the US government. So powerful that he is directly meeting Iranian diplomats and discussing relations with the country. Not only this, Iran has also given assurances in this meeting that it will not attempt to assassinate Trump. America does not have diplomatic relations with Tehran, but a private meeting with Musk has opened the way for talks that helped Iran avoid a meeting with an American official.

Claim to meet

Elon Musk has met Iran's ambassador to the United Nations. The meeting between the two took place a day before the billionaire businessman was appointed the new joint head of Donald Trump's cost-cutting department. CBS News quoted unnamed sources as saying that the meeting took place at the residence of Ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani in New York, the purpose of which was to discuss ways to reduce tensions between the two countries.

What were the matters discussed

The report did not clarify whether Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Mike Walz, both staunch opponents of Iran, were aware of the meeting. The New York Times reported that two Iranian officials said the meeting was "positive." Musk has emerged as a potential behind-the-scenes negotiator for Trump, who has promised to end the Middle East and Ukraine conflicts.

has received an important responsibility

The world's richest man appears set to take on a much more important role in the corridors of power than simply cutting federal spending. Musk has emerged as a potential negotiator for Trump, who has promised to end the Middle East and Ukraine conflicts. During a phone call with Ukrainian President Zelensky, Trump included Musk, who is also in touch with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump was strict in his last term.

Trump's previous term was known for his tough actions against Iran. Trump ordered the killing of Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) leader Qasem Soleimani. Trump canceled the nuclear deal with Iran made by the US and other permanent members of the UN Security Council, Germany, and the European Union. He reimposed harsh economic sanctions, which largely prevented American companies from doing business in Iran.

'Iran will not try to assassinate Trump'

However, it is difficult to say what kind of relations will be there between the two countries in the future. This meeting between Musk and the Iranian envoy can prove to be an important milestone in the relations. Meanwhile, NBC reported that Iran has assured that it will not try to assassinate Trump. According to the report, this assurance came in a written message, which is a response to America's warning that an attack on Trump would be an 'act of war'.