Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hinted toward a possible shift to a softer foreign policy that includes a willingness to cooperate with the West in a meeting on Tuesday, according to the Iranian news outlet Iran International.

According to the report, during a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the Iranian cabinet, Khamenei said, "We should not pin our hopes on the enemy, nor should we wait for their approval of our plans. This does not prevent communication with them when necessary, as it does no harm. However, we should not rely on them or place trust in them." ...

“While there may be instances where a tactical retreat is necessary after all avenues have been explored, it is crucial not to abandon our position or compromise at the first sign of difficulty,” he further emphasized.