State TV in Iran abruptly ended an interview with former parliament speaker Ali Larijani Qalibaf after he attempted to explain the government's plan to use $6 billion in released foreign assets to purchase American wheat and grain. The interruption occurred during a live IRIB broadcast, prompting speculation about the sensitivity of the proposal.
The move to buy U.S. grain has drawn attention amid ongoing sanctions, with officials arguing it could help alleviate domestic food shortages, while critics question the feasibility and political implications of the deal.