Overview

• A U.S. official claims Iran's U.N. Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani met with Elon Musk to discuss easing tensions with Donald Trump.
• The alleged meeting reportedly covered Iran's nuclear program and its support for anti-Israel groups.
• Iran's state media denies the meeting, expressing surprise at the media coverage in the U.S.
• The meeting comes as Trump announces foreign policy picks expected to adopt a tough stance on Iran.
• Recent tensions include an Iranian plot against Trump, which Iran denies, and U.S. warnings against targeting former officials.