Iranian security source: We are ready to defend with determination and with great regret we are not optimistic about Trump's intentions. An Iranian security source told Al Jazeera:
Tehran continues to negotiate with the American side through the Qatari mediator and several others, but for the moment, it does not feel at least optimistic about Trump's intentions. The message received from Vance in Tehran was evaluated positively and the answer is being investigated. We think that there may be different voices in America, but experience has proven that the president and the circle around him succumb to the temptations of Netanyahu and the extremists who support the war. For this reason, we must maintain our focus on being fully prepared for a resolute and remorseless defense against any American and Israeli aggression and crime.