Iranian leaders 'do not take any statements from Donald Trump seriously '

The United States and Israel kept up their attacks on March 30 on the Islamic Republic, even as there were signs of progress in nascent ceasefire talks. But according to FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah, based in Tehran, Iranian authorities do not take statements from Trump seriously.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• The United States and Israel kept up their attacks on March 30 on the Islamic Republic, even as there were signs of progress in nascent ceasefire talks.
• But according to FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah, based in Tehran, Iranian authorities do not take statements from Trump seriously.
• He also tells us about strikes on the capital city.
• Donald Trump has also suggested that the US could take Iran's Kharg Island, which would be difficult to hold and 'with no guarantees that it'll work.' The United States and Israel kept up their…

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• But according to FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah, based in Tehran, Iranian authorities do not take statements from Trump seriously.
• He also tells us about strikes on the capital city.
• Donald Trump has also suggested that the US could take Iran's Kharg Island, which would be difficult to hold and 'with no guarantees that it'll work.'

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Donald Trump has also suggested that the US could take Iran's Kharg Island, which would be difficult to hold and 'with no guarantees that it'll work.' The United States and Israel kept up their…
• But according to FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah, based in Tehran, Iranian authorities do not take statements from Trump seriously.
• He also tells us about strikes on the capital city.