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HAIn a recent Oval Office remarks on March 16, 2026, amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, President Donald Trump described Iranian leaders as highly intelligent adversaries, stating, “I’m dealing with very smart players. These are smart people. They don’t get there otherwise. You know who you’re dealing with. High-level intellect. High, very high-IQ people.” He framed the situation as “a big chess game at a very high level,” emphasizing strategic maneuvering while expressing openness to negotiations or a deal to resolve the war. This praise, captured in widely shared video clips from the briefing, contrasts with Trump's earlier tougher rhetoric on Iran and has been interpreted by some observers as a signal of shifting tactics, potentially indicating U.S. interest in de-escalation through diplomacy, even as Trump has conditioned any talks on favorable terms and maintained military pressure following prior strikes on Iranian targets. Iranian officials have not reciprocated public enthusiasm for negotiations under the current circumstances.
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