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A report discussed by investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill claims that Iranian negotiators involved in diplomatic discussions with the United States have consulted senior psychologists to help evaluate and craft communications directed at President Donald Trump.
According to sources cited by Scahill during an appearance on the podcast 'Breaking Points,' members of the Iranian negotiating team believe Trump may be experiencing mental impairment and therefore developed psychological profiles intended to guide how messages were presented through diplomatic channels and mediators.
The report states that Iranian officials adapted their communication strategy based on these assessments and that some sources described the process as similar to interacting with a patient in a clinical setting.
The article also references ongoing public discussion about Trump's health, noting recent reports that have raised questions about both his physical and cognitive condition.Among the issues mentioned are allegations of frequent dozing during cabinet meetings, bruising on his hands, swollen ankles, and a rash on his neck.
The article presents the Iranian strategy as evidence that concerns about Trump's fitness are being considered not only domestically but also by foreign governments engaged in sensitive negotiations with Washington.The claims are attributed to Scahill and unnamed Iranian sources, and the article does not provide independent verification of the allegations.The story focuses on how perceptions of a political leader's health may influence diplomatic tactics during international negotiations.
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