Khamenei 'Not Worthy' of Trump's Cooperation? Check the US Record.
The New Arab reports Ayatollah Khamenei believes Donald Trump isn't 'worthy' of cooperation, dismissing claims of messages to Washington. This might sound like a new snub, but it simply re-states a long-held Iranian position against US administrations that pursue maximalist pressure and sanctions. Trump, of course, unilaterally exited the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018, despite
Iran's compliance, and then escalated economic warfare, all while former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated the administration's goal was to make Iran's leaders 'choose a different path.' One might wonder when America became 'worthy' of cooperation after orchestrating the 1953 coup that overthrew Iran's democratically elected government, backing Saddam Hussein in the Iran-Iraq War, and
maintaining crippling sanctions for decades. The US has a long history of dictating rather than negotiating. Khamenei’s 'not worthy' isn’t just about Trump's personality; it’s a direct consequence of a consistent US foreign policy playbook that demands submission, not dialogue—a playbook unlikely to change regardless of who occupies the White House.