Iran has firmly denied reports that its UN envoy met with tech mogul Elon Musk in New York, calling the claims “surprising” amid a whirlwind of media speculation. 🗞️ The country’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, told state news agency IRNA that such a meeting never happened, contradicting a New York Times article citing anonymous sources.
The NYT report alleged Musk—who advises former U.S. President Donald Trump—had a “positive” chat with Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani. But Tehran isn’t having it. 🚫 “Categorically false,” Baghaei declared, raising questions about the origins of the story. 🤔
While neither Musk nor Iravani have publicly commented, the clash highlights how tech and politics collide in the age of viral headlines. 💥 Stay tuned as this digital-age diplomatic drama unfolds! 🌐✨
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Iran 'categorically' denies its UN envoy's meeting with Elon Musk
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