Trump Adviser Elon Musk Meets Iran's UN Ambassador to Discuss Easing US-Iran Tensions

Nov 14, 2024, 10:08 PM

Elon Musk, a close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, met with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, on Monday in New York City. The meeting, which lasted over an hour, was requested by Musk, with the ambassador selecting the location. It focused on how to defuse tensions between Iran and the United States during Trump's upcoming term. This engagement provided a workaround for Iran to communicate without meeting directly with U.S. officials. The Iranian ambassador reportedly urged Musk to seek sanctions exemptions from the U.S. Treasury Department and consider bringing some of his businesses to Tehran. Officials speaking on condition of anonymity characterized the meeting as 'positive' and 'good news.'