A wave of disinformation erupted today after Mohammed Sadeqian, a Tehran-linked commentator, published what he claimed was the full text of a letter sent by President Donald Trump to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The letter, written in a soft and conciliatory tone, was quickly picked up by Arabic-language media and portrayed as an official leak. But here’s the truth: the real letter exists, but it has not been leaked—and the version circulating online is a fake, crafted by the Iranian regime to distort Trump’s message and manipulate international opinion.
The Real Letter: Unreleased But Confirmed
Multiple U.S. sources, including senior Trump advisor Steve Witkoff, have confirmed that a real, official letter was sent from the Trump transition team to Iran earlier this month. That letter, delivered through diplomatic backchannels, included a clear ultimatum: Iran must dismantle its nuclear weapons program immediately, or face swift and decisive consequences. Trump’s message was firm, not conciliatory—a continuation of his doctrine of “peace through strength.”
The White House has not published the letter, nor has any part of it been officially released. That makes the sudden appearance of a full “leaked” version, translated into Arabic by a regime-aligned operative, deeply suspicious.
The Fake Letter
The fake version, released today by Mohammed Sadeqian, falsely portrays Trump as pleading for peace, offering economic cooperation, and urging Khamenei to turn the page on years of enmity—with no mention whatsoever of Iran’s nuclear program. That omission is not just suspicious—it is strategically damning.
Here’s why this version is fake:
- No Mention of Nuclear Demands: The real letter’s central focus was Iran’s nuclear program. The fake version completely omits it—because acknowledging it would be tantamount to an admission by the regime that such a program exists.
- Fabricated Language: The tone of the forged letter contradicts Trump’s publicly stated position. As Steve Witkoff stated on March 22, Trump’s communication was not made from weakness and included a clear ultimatum. The fake letter uses appeasing language that Trump would never approve.
- Suspicious Similarity to Iraqi Media: The fake text matches word-for-word a version that first appeared in Iraqi commentary on March 14—long before any legitimate leak would have reached them.
- Timing Doesn’t Add Up: Sadeqian’s publication came after Trump’s team publicly acknowledged the existence of a letter. This strongly suggests that the fake letter was crafted as a countermeasure—an attempt to muddy the waters before the real letter potentially surfaces.
- No Original Language Provided: Sadeqian claims he published the letter “translated into Arabic, unedited.” But no English or Persian original has been produced—despite claiming it came directly from U.S. correspondence.
Who is Mohammed Sadeqian?
Despite presenting himself as an Iraqi analyst based in Kuwait, Sadeqian operates out of Tehran and has deep ties to regime media. He has worked with IRNA, Fars, Tasnim, and Entekhab, all of which are aligned with the Islamic Republic’s propaganda machine.
His so-called “Arab Center for Iranian Studies” has no other known members, no activity beyond his own statements, and no credible history. In fact, his first appearance online dates back to 2007—already listed as the “director” of the same shadowy center.
Recently, he began appearing on Sky News Arabia, with his first appearance on March 14, 2025—conveniently timed just before the release of this forged letter.
The Regime’s Goals
This isn’t just about sowing confusion. The Iranian regime has clear objectives in fabricating and promoting this fake letter:
- Diluting Trump’s Threat: By removing the ultimatum and nuclear demands, the fake letter neutralizes the seriousness of Trump’s warning.
- Creating Plausible Deniability: If the real letter is eventually released, Tehran can point to the fake version and say “there are conflicting accounts,” blurring the truth.
- Shaping Global Perception: The fake letter portrays Trump as weak and desperate—hoping to undermine his image as Iran’s toughest adversary.
- Reframing the Narrative: By portraying the U.S. as the party seeking peace and Iran as the wise, reserved actor, the regime is engaging in classic disinformation warfare.
Bottom Line: The Letter Is Real, The Leak Is Not
Donald Trump did send a letter to Iran—one that included a direct call to dismantle its nuclear program and a serious warning of consequences. But the letter has not leaked. What is being quoted around the world today is not the authentic document—it is a forgery, strategically released by an Iranian operative with a long history of regime loyalty.
The fake letter’s goal is clear: distort reality, soften the regime’s image, and weaken the credibility of Trump’s firm stance. But facts remain our strongest defense.
In an age of propaganda, let the record show: the truth was never published by Tehran. It was buried by it.
