SAEDNEWS: Iranian TV host Reza Rashidpour has publicly challenged U.S. president Donald Trump to an interview, invoking recent cross‑border media exchanges.
According to Saed News, Rashidpour referenced Masoud Pezeshkian’s appearance on an American talk show when he took to Twitter on Tuesday to extend his invitation. In his post, the broadcaster addressed Trump directly:
“@realDonaldTrump, following Mr Pezeshkian’s interview with an American presenter, I invite you to join me for a discussion—online or in person, in any country convenient for you.”
Rashidpour’s tweet, accompanied by a still image from Pezeshkian’s U.S. broadcast, swiftly went viral. The host—renowned for probing interviews and willingness to engage international figures—framed the proposed conversation as a chance to explore pressing issues, from sanctions and regional security to cultural ties and the prospects for U.S.–Iran diplomacy.
Social media reaction was immediate and mixed. Many users hailed the gesture as a bold move toward dialogue, while sceptics doubted Trump’s willingness to accept. Media analysts note that, even if the former president declines, the invitation signals a growing appetite among Iranian public figures to circumvent traditional diplomatic channels through social platforms.
If Trump were to agree, the interview could mark a landmark moment in Iran–U.S. media relations—offering audiences an unscripted exchange between two high‑profile communicators at a time of heightened geopolitical tension. For now, Rashidpour’s tweet remains both an overture and a barometer of public desire for unconventional dialogue.
