Iran using psychologists in Trump negotiations: Report
What's the story
In an unusual move, Iran reportedly enlisted the help of psychologists in its negotiations with United States President Donald Trump. The decision was taken after the first round of talks in Islamabad in April. Two senior psychologists were added to Iran's advisory circle to help assess Trump's behavior and craft messages accordingly, according to Drop Site News.
Message crafting
Trump's reactions improved noticeably after incorporating recommendations
The Iranian officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the psychologists were brought in to shape messages intended for Trump from a "psychopathic behavior pattern" perspective. The official claimed that Trump's reactions improved noticeably after incorporating these recommendations into their written communications and negotiating strategy. The move comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Trump's health and decision-making capabilities in the United States.
Negotiation impact
We regard it as psychopathic behavior pattern: Iranian official
The Iranian official reportedly said, "We added two senior psychologists to the negotiations' advisory circle so that we can shape messages intended for President Trump from the perspective of managing what we regard as a psychopathic behavior pattern." Investigative reporter Jeremy Scahill stated that Iranian officials viewed Trump as having a "mental deficiency." They didn't mean to undermine his credibility, but noted that they saw clinical results when they undertook the approach.
Health concerns
Trump's health under scrutiny
The development comes as Trump's health has come under scrutiny. The Washington Post reported that 22 medical specialists were involved in his latest presidential medical examination, the highest number ever for a US president during a single visit. Despite these concerns, Trump recently expressed respect for Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and said he'd be honored to meet him.